Home > Bike Types > Kids' Bikes

Shotgun launches MTB Tow Rope to give young riders a boost, kid’s hip pack to store it

9 Comments
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More

So your little shredder has graduate from their Shotgun Seat, but they still need a little help on the hills? No worries, Shotgun has you covered there too. Just deploy their new MTB Tow Rope, loop it between the two bikes, and you’re off – with a bit of extra weight in tow.

MTB Tow Rope Shotgun details

MTB Tow Rope mount

In order to help your child up the hills, the Shotgun Tow Rope attaches to the saddle of the tow bike by looping around the nose. The rope itself is designed to be shock-absorbing so changes in speed from either rider won’t rip the little one off their bike. The rope starts out at 5.5′ and stretches to a maximum 10.8′. The Tow Rope is load rated to 500lbs, so it could even be used for the “big kids” (adults struggling on the climbs).

MTB Tow Rope on kids bike alternate mount for MTB Tow Rope

To attach it to the child’s bike, you have the option of simply using the stem loop over the bars and under the stem bolts, or you can loop it around the steerer tube below the stem and create a more secure attachment with the included caribiner.

You can pick up the Tow Rope on its own for $60…

kid's hip pack Or you can get it as a combo with this rad Hip Pack specifically designed for kids for $90. The pack conveniently fits the Tow Rope when not in use so you can make allow them to carry their own Tow Rope.

MTB Tow Rope hip pack

The hip pack is also available separately if they don’t need a tow for $40. Featuring animal characters from their Shred til Bed kid’s book, the pack fits waists from 15 to 43″ and has dual pockets with waterproof zippers.

Both are available for pre-order now with delivery expected in January, with free shipping over $39.

kidsrideshotgun.com

 

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

9 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
nooner
nooner
3 years ago

This thing looks hella dangerous.
What if that rubber band snaps and wacks Jr. in the face?
However, i do like that sweet bumbag.

Gillis
Gillis
3 years ago

I wouldn’t want to sit and pedal with that loop on my saddle.

Gerald
Gerald
3 years ago

This is just the thing I need for my wife.

eBikesRwhack
eBikesRwhack
3 years ago

I ride with a 1″ tubular webbing strap looped over the nose of my saddle. It rests flat, I can barely feel it. Loop closes with a plastic buckle. Repeat on the other end around the kids headtube. A little team work and communication and its a super cheap fix for getting kids uphill without fuss

thesteve4761
thesteve4761
3 years ago

Or you can buy the original TowWhee version for $20 less.

https://towwhee.com/buy-now

I use this to tow my 5yr old regularly on road and trail. Good communication is key, but otherwise it is a great ride extender. I can’t see spending the extra $$ on this version when the only real difference is the inclusion of a caribiner and short loop of rope, both of which are likely kicking around most folks garage anyhow…

And no, you don’t notice the webbing under your ass when riding.

thehill952
thehill952
3 years ago

https://towwhee.com/ have done this for a while, makes me laugh when i am towing my daughter past someone that’s blowing out their arse and she’s just chatting and shooting the breeze with them

Dodin
Dodin
3 years ago

Ditto on the Tow whee. Love it. P

Peter
Peter
3 years ago

take an old inner tube, works great.

b
b
3 years ago

I towed a guy who had a broken chain two miles using an inner tube.

Subscribe Now

Sign up to receive BikeRumor content direct to your inbox.

Subscribe Now

Sign up to receive BikeRumor content direct to your inbox.