(This is a point of discussion for many riders, which we explain further below.)
Do Little intentionally made their footrest “loose” so that a child’s foot could easily detach from the footrest in the event of crash. The Shotgun has a footrest with an adjustable strap, while the Do Little does not. As a result, the Do Little is better suited for families that won’t need to take it off the bike frequently.Īnother major difference between the Shotgun and the Do Little is the footrest designs. The initial installation of the Do Little is much more challenging than other seats, and it’s also not an easy process to remove or put back on (takes about 5 to 10 minutes). The Do Little also has a higher weight capacity than the Shotgun, so while you likely aren’t going to take your 5 or 6-year-old mountain biking on a front-mounted seat, you could certainly cruise around town with them on the Do Little. As a result, if you’re looking for a front-mount child bike seat that you can use on all the ponies in your stable, the Do Little is the seat for you. While the Do Little is just as capable on mountain trails as the Shotgun, it also comes with an adapter to make it comfortably fit non-mountain bike style frames such as step-through women’s frames and cruisers. MOUNTING LIMITATIONS: Fixed width, but easily mounts to any bike with a top tube less than 2″ wideįEATURES: Soft, padded saddle, footrests (non-adjustable), kid handlebars or grips not available Keep in mind that the Orion is one of the smaller front-mounted seats on the market, so your child will outgrow it sooner. Some parents prefer this because it tends to affect the adult’s balance less. This keeps your baby’s weight and the center of balance of the seat more consistent. This mounting style also keeps the bike seat stationary when you turn the handlebars.
It attaches to the head tube of the bike instead of the headset, which is a great alternative for bikes that have little or no room on the headset for a mounting bracket. The Orion’s mounting system is unique from any other seat on this list. Did we mention it’s about half the price of other seats? While not as refined or luxurious as a Thule baby bike seat, it’s still comfortable and pretty easy to use. Regularly selling for just about $100, the Peg Perego Orion is a solid bang for your buck. They were born and bred in the mountain biking world, and are suitable for much more aggressive riding.Ĭheck out our list of favorites that are tested, tried, and true! If you also need a bike for yourself, check out our 10 Best Women’s Bikes page.įEATURES: Suspension, 3-position adjustable footrest, standard nylon shoulder straps. Off-road or mountain bike kids seats are also designed for slightly older kids (ages 2 to 5 years old) and also do not have a harness system. For parents that like the experience of riding with a front mounted seat but have an older child that’s too big for a traditional seat, this style is an ideal option. Open-style or “no harness” front-mounted child bike seats are mounted closer to the adult and are meant to fit kids ages 2 to 5. Children typically fit in these seats from ages 12 months to 2.5 or 3 years. With smaller seats and harnesses than rear seats, they’re designed to keep the littlest of passengers comfy and secure. Traditional front-mounted child bike seats are best for babies and young toddlers. Whether you’re looking for a traditional front-mounted baby bike seat or a new open-style mountain bike shotgun seat, we’ve tested all the options and have all the intel to help you make the best decision for your child and your bike.
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