Shotgun Dirt Hero 12″ Balance Bike

Features

• Front and rear 12 in. wheels have a thru-axle design
• Comes with 2.25 in. Vee Tire Co. MTB tires
• 3 colorful skins are included, allowing kids to customize their ride
• Weather-sealed headset
• Specs and images are subject to change

Imported.

This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:

• 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
• In-store bike assembly
• Pickup in store or curbside
• Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops

REI Co-op Members get more:

• Free flat tire repairs (labor only; parts not included)
• 20% off shop services

More about our free adjustments: New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.View all Shotgun Kids’ Balance Bikes

Technical Specs

Best Use

Recommended for Ages

Frame

Handlebar Shape

Wheel Size

Weight

Bike Weight

Gender

Cycling

2-4 years

Aluminum

Flat Bar

12 inches

8 lbs. 12.8 oz.

Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes.

Kids’

Size Chart

12 INReach

Stack

Effective Top Tube

Seat Tube Center-Top

Head Tube Length

Head Tube Angle (degrees)

Seat Tube Angle (degrees)

Wheelbase

Chainstay

Fork Offset

301 – 340
312
348
155
83
66
65
612
267
29

Sizing Notes

Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.

How we measure bikes

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Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.

Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.

Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.

Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.

Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.

Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.

Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)

Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).

Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.

Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.

Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.

Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.