The new DMR Sidekick 20 is the perfect bike for developing trail skills. It's a step above your average kids’ bike in every way. The geometry is designed to help riders progress and learn to ride out of the saddle for off-road riding on more challenging terrain, whether it's the local BMX track, pump track, the trails, or dirt jump spot. The DMR Sidekick Ride can handle it all.
The DMR Sidekick Ride frame and fork are made from premium quality, lightweight, and tough aluminium – the same as our pro dirt jump bikes. Just like the big bikes, we've paid close attention to 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). It's simple to ride, easy to love, and fun from the get-go.
Learn to:
BUNNYHOP
SKID
WHEELIE
MANUAL
ENDO
BACK HOP
SLIDE
JUMP
ROCK WALK
Let’s GO!
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A lot of kids’ bikes skimp on tyres – we didn’t. We chose all-terrain, grippy, large volume tyres that work everywhere. The Sidekick Ride rolls on 20” wheels front and rear.
Smaller hands need smaller grips. Our new riser-handlebars have a slimmer diameter with soft grips ensure young hands have maximum control and comfort. We also put safety ends on them. How good is that?
Stopping with full control is important. So, we put proper hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear, on our Sidekick Ride 20” bike. These brakes work in all weathers, they don’t need any adjustment, and the smaller-size brake levers work so easily that smaller hands don’t need to grab wildly. Rest easy here, these brakes work – every time.
As for the pedals and cranks, 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 Sidekick Ride 20” crankset is positioned at the right height so riders can get up and go, developing skills and progress while standing up on the pedals.
What, no gears? Yes, that’s right. Single speed means zero fuss. Complex derailleur systems can be vulnerable and go wrong. Our single speed setup is also lighter and more durable. Kids at this young age usually stick to one gear anyway. Simple is best.
When it comes to sitting down, we designed a simple, padded, comfortable, low, and lightweight DMR Sidekick saddle.
We’ve also built in a new chainguard design from Hebie – it prolongs the life of the chain, needs less maintenance, keeps any oily bits off kids’ clothing, and is a lot safer. It’s also ISO 9098 compliant, which is another sign of the Sidekick’s premium quality.
Size Guide
| Minimum Saddle Height |
53.5cm |
| Minimum Inside Leg |
49cm |
| Minimum Height |
115cm |
We advise visiting your nearest DMR Sidekick retailer to be properly fitted.
Lightweight Aluminium frame and forks.
Low stand-over and long wheelbase with 29 mm bottom bracket drop.
Junior-specific Tektro Hydraulic disc brakes, with smaller brake levers.
Short cranks, junior sized platform pedals.
Narrow diameter bars and grips.
Large volume knobbly tyres for lots of grip and comfort – Vee Crown Gem 20 x 2.25”.
Hebie chain guard – Fully ISO 8098 compliant.
DMR Dirt saddle.
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Pinkbike
“The largest of the three bikes, the Sidekick Ride, unlike the others, it isn't a mullet configuration, instead sporting 20" wheels front and back. It's important to note that all three kids’ bikes come with proper bike tires from Vee Rubber, enabling riders to take these bikes out on the trails. Just like the other two models, the Ride bike includes custom-designed forks and child-friendly stem, handlebar, and grips. Both the Pedal and the Ride bikes feature a Hebie chain guard, ensuring kids' fingers are safe from the drivetrain.”
“These bikes are truly remarkable, hand-built with the same bulletproof reliability as any DMR product you've ever used. They're sure to withstand whatever challenges young riders throw their way.”
• Aluminium frame & forks
• Low stand-over
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Short cranks, junior pedals
• Narrow diameter bars and grips
• Large volume tyres
• Hebie chain guard
• DMR Dirt saddle