You don’t need overwhelming power to have a blast on two wheels! A motorcycle, at its core, is made for convenience and fun. But who knew that the most fun may perhaps be had in one of the smallest packages! It’s easy to dismiss a ‘mini-bike’ as a scooter pretending to be a “proper” motorcycle. These fun-size bikes were first made by enthusiasts from spare parts found in their garage. Placing maneuverability over raw power, these pocket-sized bikes could theoretically be made with an engine from a lawnmower, old iron bars and spare tires using just a blowtorch. Market demand for these machines developed in the early 1960s in the United States, with traditional motorcycle manufacturers beginning to carry a line of mini-bikes in their catalogs. When it comes to power output, these bikes usually house a small 47-125cc 4-stroke or 2-stroke, flat head engine capable of reaching speeds of about 60-100 km/h. Some don’t even need transmissions, as most enthusiasts prefer a single-transmission power delivery system over a 4-speed system. But perhaps the most striking feature of these types of bikes is the low-seat height. With just a 18-30-inch-high seat, it’s easy just to swing your leg over and zoom away, leaving stifling traffic and annoying car horns cars behind.

Playtime is fun and exciting for kids, but if you are a parent it gets tedious to engage them in just one activity for a long time. Notorious for short attention spans, kids keep shifting their focus from one thing to the other. It literally becomes a task for us adults to keep the little ones glued to an activity that is both engaging and fun. Toys help to some extent but playing games too may not work forever! If all the toys in the world have failed you and nothing seems to have appealed your child’s fancy, it is probably time to get your kid a tricycle! Tricycles work best to keep a child busy as learning to ride it requires both concentration and patience. If your child is still at an age where learning to ride is not a possibility, you could still buy a toddler tricycle that is embellished with goodies and accessories to intrigue their fancy. This would later lead them to want to learn to ride it. Tricycles can play a key role in letting your child spend quality time playing outdoors. What makes toddler tricycles extremely attractive are options like cartoon characters on handlebars, baskets, canopies, rocking chairs and the like.

It is said that the best way to feel stylish on a budget is to buy second hand. Buying things that are already used has always been a good way to save a few dollars. Such a saving, however, comes with its risks. If you are looking to buy second hand or pre-owned bikes, the risk is likely to get multiplied. It is important therefore, to be doubly sure and go through a process of rechecks when buying a pre-owned bike. Such a measure ensures that you don’t buy into someone else’s negligence! Here are some basic precautions that you must employ to reduce the risks involved in second hand deals. Be sure you ask a lot of questions. One of the most fundamental questions that needs to be asked is why the owner wants to dispense with their prized possession. Only proceed further, if the answer to this very important and crucial question sounds fully genuine and satisfactory. If the owner sounds touchy or visibly conscious, be sure to end the deal. This question will open up a box of other questions that you must ask to be convinced that your deal isn’t a risky one. Delve deeper into the usage history.