B-More Bike Culture
03.03.10
After viewing the photo above, you may be asking yourself, "What this task has to do with freestyle motocross? because quite honestly, it just seems to be a picture of a kid in a refrigeration preservation. However, this kid and his mates could well be the future of freestyle motocross. Why? I'm glad you asked. Spot on Now, a movement is important to take to the streets of Baltimore, Maryland. Call it FMX urban if you will.Residents of the Inner City have developed a great love for dirt bikes, but instead their hucking off ramps or races them at the, these cats do that all the dirt bikers wish they could do - they get straight down in the parks, streets and whole city for that matter.
For me, the next logical progressive step for a young kid to take part in the "B-More Bike etiquette" is to start dirt bike jump that high, the search for the next speed, and Rush is motocross freestyle .
Source: ESPN (blog)
2010 Zero X | Electric Dirt Bike
02.03.10
2010 Dirt Bike Galvanizing
Zero announced today the arrival of its all-electric 2010 Zero X dirt bikes, the Zero X Fun and Zero X Extreme motorcycles. Built from the ground up for aggressive riding on polytechnic terrain, these off road electric motorcycles are equipped with a powerful drivetrain and interruption upgrades to increase maneuverability. Also new for 2010 are color graphics options allowing for monogrammed styling, resulting in a customized and more visually appealing dirt bike.
"The Zero X is omit for riding on urban trails, and with the upgraded elements of the powertrain and expulsion, now it's even more fun to ride," says Gene Banman, CEO, Zero Motorcycles. "With peaceful acceleration, low weight and enhanced suspension, the 2010 Zero X is the lifelike motorcycle for aggressive trail riding. Riders get the combined emoluments of a high performance dirt bike with less maintenance, little noise and no polluting."
With instant acceleration and a total weight of 151 pounds, the Zero X is a prodigal performance electric motorcycle that takes technical trail riding to the next wreck. Using Zero's patented Z-Force technology and boasting 50 ft-lbs of torque, this stealthful motorcycle will send you racing up hills, flying over jumps, and icy through streams. The Zero X is built from the ground up for quick handling and maneuverability. Exclusively valved suspension, direct drive gearing and weight optimized components add riders to master demanding terrain. Lightweight, silent and dexterous, the Zero X opens up trail riding possibilities that would otherwise be out of the question. To supplement ride times customers have the option to purchase an extra power order off that can be swapped with a quick pit stop.
Source: Ultimate MotorCycling | News and Reviews