The Knobbyonix Perspective

Unless you've been living in an abandoned coal mine for the past five years, you've likely noticed the introduction of many Chinese manufactured dirt-bikes, motorcycles and ATVs into the world market.  This flood of new, inexpensive machines is becoming a game changer for anyone and everyone wanting to get into the hobby. It's also been an "Ah-Ha" moment for experienced riders that haven't been out there in a while.  Many models are far cheaper than purchasing a twenty plus year old used Japanese machine.   Instead of buying someone else's problem, you now have the option to buy a new bike at a cost less than a beat up used machine. For the first time, entire families can afford to get into the hobby at a price of a single new Japanese machine prior to this status quo change.  

 Although the quality of these products has increased by leaps and bounds over the past few years, there is quite a few improvements that can and in some cases, should to be made to optimize the machine for both basic performance and safety.  There are also quite a few parts and items on these "off-brand" bikes and ATVs that are not really as functional as some of the parts we might be used to. The suspension on most of these bikes are way off, being over suspended from from the factory for the rider that the bike is intended for. This means the bike that's made for a 65 pound rider can handle a 220 pound adult.  This is not only presents a ride quality and handling problem, but a safety issue as well. It's items like this that would be in need of an upgrade and that is part of what we want to fix and offer to those purchasing these super popular and super inexpensive bikes and ATVs.