DMR Sidekick Pedal Bike - Red
Features
- Frame: Lightweight Aluminium Frame
- Fork: Lightweight Aluminium Fork
- Headset: 1 1/8" EC34
- Stem: DMR Lightweight Stem; 30mm Reach
- Bars: DMR 6061 Aluminium Bar; 500mm Wide, 50mm Rise, 6° Backsweep
- Front Brake: Tektro HD-J825 Junior Hydraulic Disc Brakes, 140mm
- Rear Brake: Tektro HD-J825 Junior Hydraulic Disc Brakes, 140mm
- Speed: 1
- Rims: 28h Aluminium Rim. 16" Rear / 18" Front
- Hubs: Sealed Bearing with Disc Mount on Rear. Recessed Allen Bolts
- Spokes: 14g Black
- Front Tyre: Vee Tire Crown Gem; 18" x 2.25"
- Rear Tyre: Vee Tire Crown Gem; 16" x 2.25"
- Seat Post: DMR Lightweight One-Piece Combo Saddle
- Saddle: DMR Lightweight One-Piece Combo Saddle
- Chainset: Lightweight Aluminium; 92mm Cranks, 32t Sprocket
- Cassette: 18t Freewheel
- Pedals: FPD Platform
- Weight: 8.4kg
Sizing
(Manufacturer Recommendation)
- Minimum Saddle Height: 47.5cm
- Minimum Inside Leg: 45cm
- Minimum Height: 108cm
MULLET WHEELS
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.
STABLE
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.
SPEC
The DMR Sidekick 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. A longer rear end helps with stability at speed, 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). When you put this all together, you get the easiest balance bike to learn on.
GEOMETRY
The geometry for our pedal bike is designed to make the bike as easy to get pedalling as possible – the long wheelbase, short cranks and being appropriately geared allows for that initial push from standstill to be as easy as possible allowing the rider to get up to speed with little effort. Kids will love riding the DMR Sidekick, no doubt about that.
PERFECTLY SIZED
A lot of thought went into this area. Shorter legs need shorter cranks and narrower-spaced pedals – not only that, but we also built in easier gearing to get up to a sensible speed quicker, along with smaller-size junior pedals. Also, the whole crankset is noticeably lower than most bikes, making the centre of gravity lower, making the bike easier to control and ride – especially when sat down.
STOPPING POWER
So now the rider can put in the pedal power – we also need to learn to control our speed, and with the size specific full hydraulic disc brakes there is plenty of easy braking power on tap that’s very easy to control. Smaller-diameter handlebars and grips make the riding experience even better for smaller hands.
