Long gone are the times when the children look like a plastic motorcycle on wheels, on which you can ride, fingering, caused an endless stream of cries of admiration and joy. Today you can not surprise a child with a primitive wooden horse. Our children are in general another generation, for which 1/6 of the world production is working. So let's talk about such innovations as ATVs and mini-ATVs for children.
Introduction to ATVs
Quadrocycle - a kind of mixture of a jeep with a motorcycle, in the classical version has 4 wheels. Depending on the model, there is one and two cars. Well suited for country walks, since it is designed for off-road driving.
What types of ATVs are on sale?
1. Quads for children on gasoline . There are two-stroke and four-stroke.
- two-stroke ATVs are suitable for the smallest riders - from 3 to 5 years. The child will not be difficult, if necessary, to lift this car, since it is very small, a little higher than the knee of an adult. Also this type is equipped with a speed limiter, parents can set the available limit themselves, but considering the age for which two-stroke ATVs are designed, this speed usually does not exceed 5 km / h. Started by the type of chainsaw arm-starter. As a fuel, gasoline mixed with oil is used. On quad bikes of this type, there is no reverse;
- four-cycle ATVs are designed for children from 5 years. Unlike two-stroke, in this type exhaust gases are cleaner and less noise is produced. They are generated by pressing the button (electric starter). They drive on one gasoline, without adding oil. In the presence of lights, turn signals, mirrors, hooters, alarms and a parent keychain that allows you to disconnect the motor from a distance. Also on four-cycle ATVs there is a rear gear. Still worth mentioning is that in this form of ATVs installed hydraulic disc brake. As in the previous version, there is a speed limiter.
2. Electric children's electric cycles are an excellent alternative to gasoline "brothers", because they do not have exhaust fumes and much less noise. Charged through a standard outlet, an automatic device that itself will turn off when the battery is fully charged. The charge is enough for 1-1,5 hours of non-stop driving, and this is about 20-25 km. Also in the presence of lights, electrical signal and rear dimensions. Electric ATVs are considered a safer option for the child.
How to choose a children's ATV?
When choosing a transport for your child, first of all pay attention to the size. Sitting on an ATV, a young rider must freely get to everything. From this it follows that you can not take an ATV with the expectation that a child can ride on it for many years. Correctly picking up the size, you guarantee your child safety.
The next criterion for buying a quad is the price. Knowledgeable people say that you should not buy a quad bike less than $ 1200. Either it will constantly break down and you will often have to go to the workshop or you generally decide to get rid of it immediately. I think that in this issue it is worth to listen to the opinion of professionals.
And one more tip, bypass children's pedal ATVs, as trying to find them with their feet, the child will be distracted. Much easier when the pedals are arranged in the form of levers on the handlebars.
Something about safety
When buying an ATV, do not forget to purchase protective equipment for your child. A mandatory item is the purchase of a children's helmet for the ATV, as well as protection for the knees and elbows. For children, all this comes from a special lightweight material that will reliably protect the child from abrasions and bruises. When buying a helmet, make sure that it fits well on your head and does not roll over your eyes. The knee pads and elbow pads should also be held as poured and do not scroll from side to side.
Before you sit the child behind the wheel, give him a few lectures on the topic of safe driving. Such training will develop in your child a good reaction, which is sure to come in handy for him in the future.