In their article, James K. Lace and Brahm Golstein bring to attention, "What is a minbike"? It is known as pocket rocket, or mini-moto bike. However, it is actually not a minibike at all. They are minature Grand Prix racing machines accurate in detail, propotion, and craftmanship to any Grand Prix motorcycle. They handle just like a larger motorcycle, but because the wheel base and weight are much less, it changes direction faster. If you give the bike a bit of gas the front wheel won't hestitate to come up with the turning of the throttle. Because of its size, it turns quickly and is prone to rollovers and loss of control. The reality is the American Academy of Pediatrics has strengthened its recommendation for passage of legislation in all states prohibiting the use of 2- and 4- wheeled off road vehicles by children<16 yrs old. Coalitions can be developed with expertise from trauma centers, law enforcement, Safe Kids Coalitions (www>safekids.org) and parents who have lost a child in an accident resulting from the use of these machines.
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/115/4/1085.short
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