Dirt bikes are usually seen as bulky, noisy and dangerous and this view has not changed for a long time. If you reduced one of these down to a smaller size you would end up with a pit bike, which in recent times they have developed in popularity among both teenagers and older people. Lately many new riders have opened their eyes to the unique world of pit bike racing, and as a result they have quickly risen in popularity.

A pit bike is much lower than a full size bike and also has a lower speed so safety is not as big of an issue as racing full size bikes. That said both you and your child should always wear full safety equipment including helmet and a riding suit. With these precautions in place a pit bike is a perfect way to teach you child how to ride safely. Getting all of the above advantages in exchange for the mild annoyance of riding in a weird position of the small frame, if you are a big person anyway, one should definitely consider getting into pit bikes as a hobby or sport, possibly instead of real motorcycle racing. You can enjoy both the exciting speed when you are racing and also the thrills of jumps or exhibitions. Add to that the fun and challenge of tweaking your bike in the workshop. All in all this makes for a great hobby.

Before pit bikes were invented there was always a hassle to get around the tracks quickly for the pit crews. Since most of the pit crew is obviously skilled in mechanical tasks it wasn’t a far stretch to see them build the first pit bike that could get around all the obstacles around a racetrack quickly and efficiently. The result of this is that we now have these fun and entertaining machines we all can use and enjoy together with our families safely if we just take the proper precautions.

By Igor Wruppi

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For three years, between 1994 and 1997 I lived in a small studio apartment and ran a business out of it. Saying that it was cramped was an understatement. I didn’t have room for a chair, much less a piece of workout equipment. Then I discovered the folding exercise bike. I was able to fold it down to a very compact size and store it under my coffee table when it wasn’t in use.

I have bought three since then, and have been able to get the best price on them by taking a few easy steps.

First, I consider buying used. A used exercise bike can be a tremendous value because these machines tend to hold their value and are more durable than ellipticals or treadmills. Folding exercise bikes come in several different styles including spinning, magnetic, and dual action. The benefit over a recumbant bike is it’s small storage size.

The second rule is to always buy online. Retailers have to pay a distributor and carry a large overhead. Therefore, their markups are usually very high. Online sellers are able to take a much smaller profit and move more units.

Buying direct from the manufacturer is usually the best way to ensure a low price. Schwinn, Lifecycle, and Proform are three of the top manufacturers of folding exercise bikes and all of them sell direct to the consumer. The benefits of buying direct are obvious. You save on shipping because they are shipped directly from the manufacturer’s warehouse. Also, you save yourself several markups.

Lastly, look for advertised sales online. Many online retailers of fitness equipment schedule specific days to cut prices dramatically to either boost sales or to move items they may be overstocked on.

By Jennifer Lynn Hanson

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