An electric bike is an outstanding alternative to more conventional means of transportation. If you live or work in a densely populated area and have to frequently travel relatively short distances, if you want to do your part to reduce the emission of greenhouse gasses and reduce global warming, or if you simply enjoy being outdoors, owning an electric bike can serve your needs.
Advantages of Owning an Electric Bicycle
Electric powered bikes are an easy way to maneuver around in crowded areas. With an electric bicycle, sitting in traffic jams will become a distant memory; you will have access to routes that cars and motorcycles cannot reach. Thus, whether you’re running errands or dashing off for a work meeting, an electric bike saves you time. Beyond convenience, you’ll also accumulate significant financial savings since you don’t have to pay for gasoline, car maintenance, and insurance.
An electric bike is ideal for the person who has either lost their driver’s license or has no license, as it provides a reliable means of transportation without the licensing requirements.
However, it’s the electric bike’s environmental friendliness that appeals to many electric motor bike owners. CO2 emissions are a source of concern to everyone, and an electric bike significantly reduces your personal carbon footprint.
Electric Motor Bike for Exercising
If you bicycle for exercise, you can be assured that an electric bicycle allows you to pedal, but with little effort. You can climb hills more easily and travel a longer distance than with a conventional bicycle. When compared to a stationary bicycle, an electric bike will still allow you to achieve your fitness goals, but provide the added benefits of feeling invigorated from riding in the fresh air and strengthening your muscles without making them ache.
Electric Bicycles for Work
Using your electric bike for commuting back and forth to work helps clear your mind and makes you feel good all day. When you ride your electric bike to work, you don’t have to worry about the excess perspiration, which can be an issue with a conventional bike on warm days. You move faster on the electric bike, which increases wind chill, thus keeping you cool. When the weather is hot, you maintain a normal speed by letting the electric motor take over. In cold weather, you can turn the motor off.
Once you arrive at work, you have a few minutes to relax because of the time saved by not having to ride the bus or go through the hassle of searching for a parking space.
Electric Bikes are Great for Any Lifestyle
Electric bikes give adults of all ages a sense of freedom. They are appropriate for people of all fitness levels, and electric bicycles take the hassle out of traveling in densely populated areas. Moreover, riding an electric bike is great for the environment and easy on the conscience. So, choose an electric bike to fit your lifestyle, and enjoy yourself!
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There was a time when the only small sized motorcycles also now known as pit bikes were made by Japanese companies such as Honda and Kawasaki. In the past few years these pit bikes have become more and more popular, which has created quite a demand for them. Well now the Chinese manufacturers and others are stepping in to fill the void. So called knock off bikes such as Thumpstar pit bikes and Sikk pit bikes are built with Chinese engines and frames. The big question is can these bikes stand up to the old faithful Honda and Kawasaki models?
Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Suzuki have been the staple when it comes to dirt bikes for years, and rightfully so. These motorcycles are very competent and reliable. Recently a host of Chinese made motorcycles have entered the scene in the form of mini bikes or pit bikes. Why would people buy a motorcycle from China when they can’t be sure on the reliability? The reason is simple, they are much cheaper than their Japanese counterparts.
You can buy a completely tricked out Thumpstar pit bike for around $1500 brand new. When it comes to the new CRF100 tricked out by BBR you are looking at around $5500. This is quite a difference in price. There are many other brand names of so called knock off pit bikes such as Pittster, Sikk, Thunder Pro, and the list goes on and on. All of them are priced similarly and the quality is about the same depending on who you ask. I currently own 2 Thumpstar pit bikes, and I know some people who have the other so called knock off brands such as Sikk so I can speak personally on the quality of these motorcycles.
Are they as good as a Honda or Kawasaki? The simple answer is no. These bikes still have quite a way to go to stand up to the quality and performance of the Japanese brands when they are all tricked out. There is only one problem. When you buy a Honda 50cc, it comes bone stock. You need to upgrade everything from suspension, exhaust, tune the motor and this will add up to thousands of dollars. Well I don’t know about you, but I am not spending $5500 on a tiny pit bike. This is the reason why bikes made with Chinese parts such as Thumpstar pit bikes have become so popular. They come stock with a nice race exhaust, the suspension is better than stock Honda, some even now come standard with Japanese Mikuni carburetor. I personally think most of the knock off bikes look much nicer than the Honda or Kawasaki as well. As time has gone by these motorcycles have become better and better.
Isn’t it impossible to find parts for pit bikes with Chinese parts? Surprisingly not. There are many suppliers now supporting these motorcycles, and with the internet it has become easier to find parts for nearly anything. There are many places to find aftermarket parts and upgrades for Thumpstar pit bikes and many others.
So how have my 2 Thumpstar pit bikes stood up to the punishment of a hard riding season? Well I have to say that they have been just great. The engine was a pleasant surprise delivering smooth power through all 4 gears. The suspension although quite stiff was still better than stock so I was happy with that. The frames have been durable, and overall the bikes have been very reliable. The only problems I can say I had were that the chain dug the swingarm in the back of one of my Thumpstars, some bolts rattled off, I replaced the levers, and some plastic cosmetic damage. The engines run a little hot so I am currently looking into getting oil coolers for my Thumpstar pit bikes, I have seen a number of them for sale online.
If you are currently in the market for a pit bike it is up to you. Do you want to pay $5500 for the very best or would you rather pay around $1500 for a comparable motorcycle? It was a no-brainer for me. I’m sure the shelf life for my Thumpstar pit bike is less than a Honda, but who cares I’ll just get another one in a few years and still have spent less money!
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If you want the latest pictures, news, and reviews on Thumpstar pit bikes and any other brands currently on the scene, stop by at my website http://www.thumpstarpitbike.org I update it regularly so pleasecheck back often. |
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