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The Kids Ride Shotgun MTB Tow Rope is the standard tow rope from Kids Ride Shotgun, designed to help parents tow their child's bike on climbs and longer trail sections. The rope attaches to the child's bike via a stem loop that fits most mountain bike stems, and connects to the parent's bike or body at the other end. The construction uses a polyester outer with a black paracord core, with shock-absorbing stretch built in to smooth out the jolt when the rope goes taut — preventing sudden yanks on the child's bike and making towing more comfortable for both parent and child. The system is rated to 225kg / 500lb, well in excess of any realistic towing load. The rope is orange for high visibility on the trail. Made in Taiwan.
This is the standard tow rope — attachment is via the stem loop on the child's bike, with the other end held or attached by the parent. For a faster, always-accessible wearable attachment system, see the Quick Fit MTB Tow Rope, which uses a carabiner and wearable harness for rapid clip-on/off. Replacement paracord is available separately as the Replacement Tow Rope Paracord. Browse our full Kids Ride Shotgun range.
What is the difference between this and the Quick Fit MTB Tow Rope?
Both ropes use shock-absorbing construction and are rated to 225kg. The key difference is the attachment system. This standard rope uses a stem loop on the child's bike with the other end held or attached by the parent — it is the simpler, lower-cost option. The Quick Fit adds a wearable harness and carabiner system for faster clip-on/off and always-accessible convenience on the trail. If you want the quickest possible attachment and a rope that stays on your person, the Quick Fit is the better choice.
How does the shock-absorbing stretch work?
The paracord core has elastic stretch built in. When the rope goes taut — for example when the child's bike slows or the parent accelerates — the stretch absorbs the initial jolt rather than transmitting it as a sudden yank to the child's bike. This makes towing smoother and more comfortable, particularly on technical terrain where speed varies frequently.
Is the stem loop compatible with all mountain bikes?
The stem loop fits most standard mountain bike stems. It attaches to the child's bike stem and requires no tools or permanent modifications. If your child's bike has an unusually shaped or very small stem, check fit before use.
Can I replace the paracord if it wears out?
Yes — replacement paracord is available separately as the Replacement Tow Rope Paracord, so you don't need to replace the entire rope if the cord wears out.
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