| Dirt bikes have always had a reputation of being big, | | | | ground and don't go so fast as to cause serious injury. |
| noisy and dangerous. A pit bike is basically a shrunk | | | | Of course, you should always ensure that your child |
| down version of these and in recent years have | | | | wears protective clothing such as a helmet and shin |
| become very popular amongst children and adults alike. | | | | and elbow pads before riding. |
| As far back as the 1950's when mechanics needed to | | | | That said, pit bikes are not only for children, many adult |
| get around the pits at a racetrack quickly and safely, | | | | enthusiasts spend all their spare time tricking out their |
| they would build these little bikes for the purpose. They | | | | motors in order to get the loudest, fastest and most |
| became quite popular, not only amongst the pit crews, | | | | powerful ride they can. There is some serious |
| but the racers themselves would get on these things | | | | competition out their among fans, and race meets |
| and zoom around the track. This of course created | | | | every weekend around the globe. On the internet you |
| fierce competition to come up with the smallest and | | | | will literally hundreds of websites based around the |
| most powerful bike possible. | | | | subject of pit bikes, pocket bikes and mini motos, and |
| A pit bike is a perfect place to start if your child wants | | | | people in there will be more than happy to help you |
| to learn to ride, as they are a lot less dangerous than | | | | with any inquiries you may have. |
| their larger cousins. These bikes are much lower to the | | | | |