Dirt bikes for kids -- recommendations?
Looking to get the kids into dirt biking. They've shown a ton of interest in bmx and dirt bikes, and was something I used to do as a kid in rural Alberta... ripping around the town I spent a few years in as a young pup so thought it would be cool to do together.
So they've never been on motorbikes before, but are fine with pedal bikes. (balance etc) I'm looking to purchase 2 bikes for 3 kids this spring. Kids will basically be 8, 6 and 4 by that time. Share for a year and maybe get another one the next year if they're still interested.
My folks have an acreage south of Calgary that they can rip around on no problem for that.
So here's my question. What's the best bike to get them into as beginners? Looking at the Yamaha PW50 as a good option, especially since I can throttle it down. But bike still looks pretty heavy at 80lbs or so. Is there a better alternative?
Ideally, we'd stagger it so eventually we all have bikes (4 kids + me... maybe the wifey but she's not that into it). Start early now, get them used to riding and then eventually be able to hit Maclean Creek or trails or whatever on weekends when they're older is the goal.
What are some options here? Someone with some more experience? I see Blackfoot has a track with some kids ovals. Any other tracks around town for kids?
What am I looking at for apparel? Tie downs for back of the truck?
Any advice would be appreciated so I can make a better decision come spring time.
|
