| Children like to play with miniatures. They have their | | | | starts to express an interest in riding pocket bikes, |
| doll houses, toy cell phones, toy guitars, and even | | | | he or she must first be of the right age and height |
| toy vehicles. But older children may have more | | | | to be able to confidently steer the vehicle. |
| adventurous tastes, and want for toys that are - | | | | And of course, if you are going to let your child ride |
| well, still miniatures, but are flashier, more expensive, | | | | any vehicle, have the proper safeguards in place. In |
| and more functional. Mini bikes are among such toys. | | | | the case of mini bikes, get the right equipment. Start |
| If you happen to be a mini bike enthusiast, your child | | | | off by making sure to get a helmet which fits your |
| may be lucky enough to have a parent who knows | | | | child well. Gloves and boots are also important. Some |
| all about the fun of owning and riding Baja mini bikes. | | | | kinds of clothing such as pants and jackets have |
| Technically speaking, Baja mini bikes aren't toys | | | | been reinforced with padding in key areas such as |
| exactly, but simply smaller versions of real | | | | the elbows and knees, which would insulate your child |
| motorcycles. The design of the mini Baja motorbike is | | | | in case of an accidental fall. |
| derived from that of the full-scale Baja motorbike, | | | | Instill in your child an appreciation of the safety |
| which has been a favorite offroad vehicle for many | | | | measures. He or she doesn't have to get into an |
| years. It may be safe to say that the Baja has | | | | accident just to understand how important it is to be |
| become a classic among motorbikes, being preferred | | | | fully protected before riding a motorbike! |
| for use by not a few biking tour outfits on steep | | | | Before you give your child permission to ride a mini |
| mountain roads and rough terrain. | | | | bike, you should be confident that your child is |
| Baja pocket bikes have the advantage of looking like | | | | responsible and aware of the risks involved. Riding |
| motorbikes that have been shrunk to just the right | | | | pocket bikes may in fact be a good introduction to |
| size for a smaller person. But it's really not too small - | | | | full-scale motorcycles. From cruising around in Baja |
| with a height of around four feet, a regular minibike is | | | | mini bikes, a child can learn and appreciate the worth |
| large enough for a full-grown adult to ride. A small | | | | of good offroad bikes. He or she can also learn how |
| child under the age of 12 would have a hard time | | | | important it is to regularly tune up a vehicle and keep |
| even reaching the foot pegs. If and when your child | | | | it in top shape. |