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.
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.
Pneumatic mtb tires are essential for off-road riding. The air filled tyres with deep tread significalty 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great finished product and setup was amazing as well. Really have enjoyed the compliments as it sits in my garage until grandkids arrive.
This felt like an indulgent purchase, but has been a hugely beneficial one. My son loves riding his bike every day, has figured out how to use the brake while not simultaneously trying to learn how to pedal (has no issues reaching the lever or applying the pressure needed to slow instead of just on/off) and gotten comfortable keeping his feet on the “stompers” for increased balance. He stays upright and safe gaining speeds that scare me and would have certainly ended in crashes on his brake less pedal bike. the tow rope works better than expected, and very nicely when walking - I pull him up hills and save my back, and also tow on my bike. All over a fantastic group of products - well done!
"The Dirt Hero is the best off-road balance bike we have ever tested, sure to build confidence and skill level while providing endless hours of fun"
My daughter likes to ride in the dirt and blast down grass hills, and this bike feels a lot better. It’s shaped like an enduro bike, it’s long, it's low slung, it’s slack, it’s easier to hold a straight line on this bike. If you know your kid’s gonna be riding in the dirt and doing a lot of downhill, the enduro category actually delivers.
The Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero balance bike is in a category all of it’s own thanks to it’s off-road design, convertible wheel sizes, and optional disc brake. There’s really nothing else quite like it on the market.
"Kids Ride Shotgun may just have released the raddest balance bike around! We're talking chunky Vee Tire Co rubber, a Magura hydraulic disc brake and compatibility with dual wheel sizes, allowing an on-trend mullet set-up with super-slack head angle!"
