Shotgun release new QR Pro Handlebars for MTB families

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Getting out there on your bike with your toddler just got made easier and more fun!

Last year, the good folk from Kids Ride Shotgun released their new Shotgun Pro Child Bike Seat (£180).

Built for kids 2-5 years, the pro seat was an evolution on their original Shotgun Mountain Bike Seat (£75), featuring zero frame contact, and most importantly – quick release fitting.

Kids Ride Shotgun have now released their new Pro Handlebars (£55) to match the Pro Seat, providing a quick release handlebar option for mountain bike parents.

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The new pro bars from Shotgun provide an easy and secure setup for your toddler, that also keeps them away from your brake levers and dropper post controls whilst you shred the trails together.

Being quick release means you can easily swap over onto another bike, meaning both mum and dad can get time with their Sprog (and alone!)

The extra-wide bars feature proportionately sized, 19mm grips, specifically designed for little hands, that also incorporates the same styling as the pro seat.

The new bars are available as a combo with the shotgun pro child seat (£225, saving £10), or stand alone for those with a child seat already.

Mountain bike parents can get them from their local bike shop, or buy online direct from Shotgun.

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Here's a lovely video the folks at Shotgun have made which captures just how much fun it is to get out shredding with your little one:

With half term behind us and the clocks gone back, the school run looks a little different now. Darker mornings and early sunsets mean it’s a good time to make sure everyone feels confident and visible on their bikes for the weeks ahead.

If you’ve been meaning to try cycling to school, there’s still no pressure to do it every day. Even once a week is a great way to keep riding through the colder months and stop it from feeling like a big deal.

Good lights, front and rear, are now essential for many journeys, along with reflective details on bags and clothing. Warm layers, gloves and waterproofs make a big difference to how much everyone enjoys the ride, and it’s worth checking tyres and brakes as wet leaves and frosty mornings arrive. Allow a little extra time, and stick to routes you know well while everyone gets used to riding in the dark.

Whether it’s the ride to the school gates, a weekend spin through crunchy autumn leaves or a festive lights ride as Christmas approaches, every journey this winter is a chance to stay active, have fun and make cycling part of family life.

Explore our guides to bike lights, winter cycling kit and route planning, and get tips to help your family keep cycling to school with confidence all winter long.