| Look for dirt bikes in the styles you are interested in | | | | and safety should always be used. Many bike shops |
| such as street, trail, racing, dual or desert types of | | | | offer special classes that will teach the safety |
| riding. Why spend time looking at ones that do not suit | | | | guidelines as well as riding techniques to them at a low |
| your needs. | | | | fee. |
| Trail bikes are some of the most purchased and the | | | | You should always wear protective gear such as |
| most fun if you are an outdoors person at heart. A | | | | helmets, elbow pads and knee pads. Wearing biking |
| dual purpose bike can not only be used for playing in | | | | attire like special suits or jackets and pants as well as |
| the dirt but also driven on roads as well with the | | | | tread gripping shoes is also a great idea to keep |
| proper signals etc. | | | | yourself safe if any incidents occur while on the rides. |
| For strict racing on the Motocross you will want the | | | | Helmets should always be worn when riding for your |
| fast Motocross bikes. If you plan on riding in the sand | | | | safety. The pads for knees and elbows are very |
| only or in races within desert areas then the desert | | | | inexpensive to buy and just remember that the gloves |
| bikes are for you. Lastly there is the Enduro style bikes | | | | you choose should have grip to them fit like a second |
| that are specifically used in races and endurance type | | | | skin and allow your hands to move freely with them |
| tests. | | | | on. |
| Look at the tires of the bikes you are thinking of | | | | You can also choose some extras for your particular |
| purchasing, knobby tires are the best for rougher riding | | | | bike such as an emergency repair kit. These kits will |
| and riding in dirt and mud as well as sand. They give | | | | have everything you need to get out on the trails and |
| great traction no matter the terrain and help minimize | | | | riding as soon as possible. Usually you will find CO2 |
| tire slippage, which does less damage to the | | | | canisters, patching kit, air pump and small tools. |
| environment. | | | | There are also many different sizes of ramps |
| If you are buying a bike for your child then there are | | | | available for more fancy riding and free-styling. These |
| some tips that will help you choose the safest and | | | | can cost over $200 at most bike shops. If you are |
| best one for them. There are four types of BMX bikes | | | | riding competitively then you will need a plate for |
| for children and teens. They are street, racing, park | | | | numbers to be affixed during your ride in these events. |
| and dirt which happens to be the most popular. | | | | You need to be confident in your riding abilities and |
| Trail riding is the best start to a trail riders adventures. | | | | have taken at least one licensed riding course before |
| These bikes are lighter and much easier for teens and | | | | venturing out on your own with your new dirt bikes. |
| younger ones to handle but they are fast so caution | | | | Safety first fun second. Have fun and safe riding! |