Introducing the DMR Sidekick bike, perfect for young riders looking to take the next big step now they have mastered balance and steering… learning to pedal. This bike is designed to be as stable as possible to learn pedalling in the saddle, with a starting point of both feet flat on the ground. The low BB and short cranks provide a low centre of gravity with confidence-inspiring handling, making it the ideal progression from a balance bike.
A longer rear end and lower centre-of-gravity helps with stability at speed also and the perfect head angle and fork design create confidence-inspiring steering for when your young rider knows exactly where they want to go (also comes in handy for when they don’t). It’s fitted with full hydraulic disc brakes to keep it all easily under control- if you can go – you need to be able to stop too! All part of the learning curve in this step.
The frame and fork are made from premium quality, lightweight and tough aluminium – the same as our pro dirt jump bikes, and just like the big bikes, we have sweated the geometry details. Simple to ride, easy to love, and fun from the get-go.
The “mullet” set up also allows for a greater bottom bracket drop (a lower crank set height); this alongside short cranks and a slack seat angle allows the rider to have their feet flat on the ground when stationary, yet with the correct leg extension whilst seated and pedalling.
The added benefit here for the Sidekick Pedal bike is that it has a low centre of gravity as the bottom bracket is well below the centres between the front and rear wheel. In simple terms, this makes the bike very stable to pedal and control.
Introducing the new DMR Sidekick Balance bike, designed to provide maximum stability for a natural learning experience, just like learning to walk. Featuring mixed wheel sizes (also known as a mullet bike) with a 12” rear wheel and a 14” front wheel, this exclusive design offers important benefits for young riders.
It’s lightweight, built tough, and made to last. Your child will effortlessly transition from walking the bike to gradually mastering balance and steering – inspiring confidence at every step of the journey while learning to ride a bike, the easy way.
Mullet wheelset creates easier rollover – the larger front wheel rolls over bumps etc more easily – less like to stall or upset the steering. The front fork / steering geometry can be made more stable [slower] helping control and aiding the learning process, building confidence.
The rider sits lower ‘in’ the bike with a lower centre of gravity aiding stability / balancing, the low foot platform is positioned out of the way of the scooting area providing a useful rest for when they get rolling.
That’s not all – our Sidekick Balance bike also features proper MTB all-terrain tyres by Vee Rubber, smaller-diameter bars and grips for smaller hands, lightweight quality aluminium frame ready for any pump track, and more. This is a true DMR dirt bike and will give your young ripper the best start to bicycle riding anywhere they want to go.
• Lightweight Aluminium frame and forks.
• Low stand-over.
• Long wheelbase and mixed wheel size for extra stability.
• Narrow diameter bars and custom size grips for small hands.
• Disc brake ready – the rear hub can be fitted with a disc mount, the frame has hose routing and rear calliper mount.
• Large volume knobbly tyres for lots of grip and comfort – Vee Crown Gem.
• DMR Dirt saddle.
