6 docs tagged with "legacy"

On the pages of our virtual magazine, we have already mentioned the grandfathers of modern pit bikes - minibikes with rigid frames and Briggs & Stratton engines, as well as other contraptions made from lawnmower parts. However, aside from a few black-and-white photographs, there was little to show until I recently stumbled upon an intriguing video about the company Taco Mini Bikes, which has been building and selling minibikes since the 1960s. We will now delve into the history of minibikes and showcase a plethora of rare photographs, culminating with the video itself.

Brake Mean Effective Pressure (BMEP) is a highly effective metric for comparing the performance of one engine type against another of the same type, as well as for evaluating the justification for performance demands or conditions. BMEP is defined as the average pressure uniformly acting on the piston throughout its stroke, from the top to the bottom of each working cycle, to produce the measured brake output.

Pit bikes have existed in various forms for many years. Their inception can be traced back to the ingenuity of lazy mechanics and racers who adapted small motorcycles for navigating the vast expanses of the pits. Today, pit bikes have evolved into a full-fledged class of motorcycles and have their own racing series. So, where did it all begin?

The emergence of the pit bike can be traced back to the advent of pit lanes in racing. A pit lane is a section of the racetrack where the team garages are located. During race preparations and the race itself, mechanics, staff, or racers used makeshift transportation to move around the pit lane and the track area.

Initially, the term "pit bike" referred to bicycles used by racers and mechanics to navigate the pit areas during competitions (pit – from English). The pits are designated areas on a racetrack for working on cars or motorcycles during training, testing, and races. In the pits, vehicles are prepared for the track, including quick parameter checks, suspension adjustments, aerodynamic element tuning, and field repairs. The pit area also includes the pit lane, where vehicles stop during pit stops.

What is a pit bike? A pit bike is a type of motorcycle designed for enthusiasts of mini-motocross or mini-supermoto, as well as for beginner motorcyclists.