| So if you are in the market for a mini bike there are | | | | more kids one might not get to enjoy the bike. Bikes |
| two types which are out there for you to choose | | | | are set speed and generally can not be modified. |
| from. Electric and Gas powered are your two options, | | | | Gas powered bikes have some disadvantages such |
| each one of the two categories has multiple ones in | | | | as vibration, smog, noise and gas cost. |
| them, like sports, choppers, scooters and so on. | | | | Tip: |
| Which is better Electric or Gas Powered? | | | | Take it from me if you spend $150 to $200 on an |
| This is dependent on person to person for many | | | | electric bike your kids or you in 2 weeks tops will want |
| different factors from noise pollution to smog, vibration | | | | a gas powered one. Just shell out the extra $100 for |
| and etc. There are some factors though which you | | | | the gas powered bike or you will lose $200 on the |
| might want to look at before you make a decision | | | | electric one. |
| below is a list of pros and cons to go over before | | | | First time buyers don't be fooled by ads telling you to |
| putting down money for a bike. | | | | buy electric as a starter bike it makes no difference if |
| Pros: | | | | you are going 25mph on either if you fall off pain is still |
| Electric bikes have some advantages such as little or | | | | going to be the same. They are just trying to make |
| no vibration, little or no noise and no smog. They | | | | money off of you. |
| generally can carry a person of 200 to 250lbs for | | | | If you want a general idea what type of modifications |
| about 25 miles distance. | | | | are possible with a gas powered bike check out the |
| Gas powered bikes have some advantages they can | | | | link below. I have some modifications I put on my blog |
| be modified, excellent for hobbyists or students who | | | | check out the link below. |
| want to learn about mechanics. Parts are cheap and | | | | PS |
| bikes can be modified to go faster then stock speeds. | | | | Help me improve my articles. Please comment and let |
| Sound like a real motor cycle (with little modification), | | | | me know if it is too detailed or needs more content or |
| great learning bike if you plan to get a real one. | | | | is just right. I like the rating stuff, but I would love reader |
| Generally for a 200 to 250lbs person can give on one | | | | feedback. Also I have the x7 project going on if you |
| tank about 35 to 40 miles. | | | | would like to check it out, it has some pics and info on |
| Cons: | | | | a x7 I have been working on. You can check it out by |
| Electric bikes have some disadvantages such as | | | | clicking on the link below and going all the way down |
| battery wears out over time, battery charge time is | | | | the page and clicking on the x7 project pic. |
| generally half day to over night. So if you have 2 or | | | | |