What is a Chinese knock-off?

• A Chinease knock-off bike is one that is designed and engineered to resemble an existing popular OEM bike. The bikes we sell are Chinese knock-offs of the Honda CRF50. The frame dimensions and thegeometry are very similar to the bike that is being "knocked-off". In fact, about 95% of the parts made for a stock OEM Honda CRF50 will fit a well-made Chinese knock-off bike. Even the motor was designed to integrate seemlessly into a stock CRF50 frame, and the parts are mostly compatible as well.

Why are Chinese knock-offs so cheap?

• One reason is that typically, the cost of a bike reflects the cost of Research and Development. The bikes being knocked off have already been developed, so the Chinese tweek the design just ever so slightly, thus being able to focus on producing the product rather than spending time and money on R&D. Another reason they are so cheap is that the factories in China are set up to do huge production runs at very little cost.

What are the disadvantages of buying a Chinese knock-off?

• Quite frankly, in most cases, the bikes just aren't very good quality. That's why you have to be careful when you are looking for a pitbike from China. If you look closely, some of the metals they use and the qiuality of welding is sometimes poor. But, that's why you came to the right place, because we look at the details that go into the making of a quality bike and are confident that the products we sell meet the highest standards.

Why is shipping so much?

• Have you seen the cost of fuel lately!? Seriously, all the freight companies are imposing surcharges these days because of the high cost of fuel. We have found that the best way to ship is if you the customer can actually go to a freight depot which is generally close to a major airport. Instead of shipping it to your front door, we can save you money by you going and picking it up close by.

Does ProPitbike.com sell QUADS or ATV's as well?

• The same manufacturers that make the pitbikes we sell usually offer a line of Quads or ATV's as well. We are considering taking on a line of high quality Quads or ATV's but would like to see the demand for such a product before we invest inventory.  So, if you are interested in a Quad or ATV, contact us and we'll get you the info on a great model that will suit your needs.  And keep checking back, as you never know which manufacturer we will carry next!