Dirt Hero Off-Road Balance Bike

Týpa

DH12

DIRT HERO BALANCE BIKE 

The Dirt Hero off-road balance bike is a scaled down enduro machine, designed specifically for MTB kids who want to get off the driveway and onto the dirt.

ABOUT THE DIRT HERO OFF-ROAD BALANCE BIKE

  • Designed for kids aged 2 - 5 years
  • 12 - 14” convertible (additional wheel kits sold separately)
  • 2.25” Vee Tire Crown Gem pneumatic tires
  • Magura hydraulic rear disc brake with child safe rotor guard
  • Trail ready MTB geometry & build quality
  • 3 x MTB skins included

SIZING

  12" 14"
Age 2-3 years  2-5 years
Minimum suggested inseam 337mm / 13.3" 367mm / 14.4"
Minimum saddle height 317mm / 12.5" 346mm / 13.6"


GEOMETRY

  12" 14"
A. Seated reach 301-340mm 301-340mm
B. Stack 312mm 312mm
C. Effective TT length 348mm 348mm
D. Seat tube length 155mm 155mm
E. Seat tube angle 65° 65°
F. Head tube length 83mm 83mm
G. Head tube angle 66° 66°
H. Chainstay length 267mm 281mm
I. Wheel base 612mm 646mm
J. Bike height 105mm 140mm
K. Seat height 317-402mm 352-437mm
L. Fork offset 29mm 41.5mm

 

INSTALLATION

INTRODUCING THE DIRT HERO 

2 bikes in 1

The Dirt Hero takes 12” and 14” wheel sizes, it's essentially 2 bikes in 1. Transitioning from 12” to 14”, instead of rushing to a 16” pedal bike, gives your little one more time to develop key skills and build a love for riding off-road - so when that next step comes, they'll be ready for it with skills like braking already under their belt.

 MTB tires for MTB kids

Pneumatic mtb tires are essential for off-road riding. The air filled tires with deep tread significantly increase grip, giving your little one the confidence they need to tackle the trails. Air filled tyres also act as suspension, dampening bumps and roots along the way for a smoother ride.

The perfect brake for balance bikes

Learning to brake before pedaling is an important step in a kids mtb journey, and we believe that hydraulic disc brakes are the best option for balance bikes. Not only do they provide more power, but require far less hand strength to operate than V brakes, making them ideal for little hands. We’ve also created the world’s first child safe rotor guard, for parent's peace of mind.

Easy reach brake lever

The Magura HC1 brake lever has some of the best reach adjustment on the market – meaning you can set the lever much closer to the handlebars than other brakes, a critical factor in usability for small hands with limited reach.

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight

12" 4kg
12" with brake 4.4kg
14" 4.2kg
14" with brake 4.6kg


Wheels

Spokes 2mm stainless steel
Lacing 16x radial lacing
Front hub KRS custom through axle 100mm
Rear hub KRS custom through axle with disc brake mount 100mm


Tires

Vee Tire Co Crown Gem 2.25” 12” / 14”

Cockpit

Handlebar KRS custom. 25.4mm clamp, 19mm handles, Up sweep 6 degrees, backsweep 8 degrees, length 450mm, rise 20mm
Grips 
KRS custom 19mm
Stem Forged 6061 T6 Aluminium, Rise: 0, Reach 30mm, Clamp: 25.4mm
Bearings NECO H125
Headset Semi integrated headset (sealed cartridge bearings)


Frame / Other

Frame material
6061-T6 aluminium
Head tube
Standard 1 1/8" semi integrated headset compatable
Seat post
Aluminuim 6061- T6, 27.2mm
Fork
6061-T6 aluminium
Bearings NECO H125
Colour Arctic storm white, matte


Brake

Brake model
Magura MT4 post mount
Master cylinder material
Carbotecture
Blade Lever
Magura HC1, aluminium
Caliper Magura MT4 - Aluminium (OE version)
Rotor Storm HC 140
Hose length 750mm
Fluid type Mineral oil
Pad Organic