| The next time you hear about a great riding place, | | | | extra weight of these monsters, together with |
| you might want to ask a number of questions before | | | | locking differentials, let the tires sling anything out of |
| you decide to pack up to go ride there. Although all | | | | the way that it can't grab onto. Sport bikes can be |
| ATV's are intended just for fun, they aren't all set up | | | | lots of fun in the mud, however they are not the |
| for having fun on the same terrain, and a trail that | | | | very first choice for deep mud holes. Anytime you |
| would be ideal for many people may very well be a | | | | are crossing mud, speed is your buddy, especially if |
| total bore or be impassable for other people. | | | | you are on a sport bike designed for speed and |
| Twenty years ago most ATV's were relatively similar. | | | | acceleration, not the low end torque need to thrust |
| 3 wheels were a lot more common than 4, and they | | | | through a wall of mud and water. However, stopping |
| all had a utilitarian feel to them. Nowadays there is a | | | | any quad in the middle of a mud pit, four wheel drive |
| huge variety of them which are specifically designed | | | | or otherwise, can mean getting out the tow cable or |
| to meet the needs of nearly any rider. A large | | | | winch. |
| number of ATV's have become quite specialized and | | | | Another unexpected trail obstacle that can mean |
| are manufactured for mud, rocks, work, or just plain | | | | trouble is sand, especially the type of sand that is |
| speed. Nevertheless, due to the fact they are so | | | | found in close proximity to creek beds. Commonly |
| specialized, specific trails are considerably more suited | | | | you can get some decent traction on sand hills, but |
| to various kinds of ATV's. ATV's fall under two | | | | unpacked sand is a problem for many quads, unless |
| categories, sport and utility, and each type performs | | | | handled properly. In loose sand, a sport bike has the |
| very well in specific conditions. | | | | advantage over heavy utility quad. A sport bike's light |
| With regard to rock crawling and various other | | | | weight allows it to keep moving over sand, while |
| exceptionally rough terrain, a huge 4 wheel drive | | | | most utility bikes are designed to dig further into |
| utility quad is the best, but skid plates are strongly | | | | terrain to get traction. Regardless of the kind of quad |
| suggested. Four wheel drive is vital for rock crawls | | | | you possess, speed is the best way to overcome |
| since it's not uncommon to get a front or back wheel | | | | sand without getting stuck. |
| off the ground in order to get from one rock to | | | | The biggest issue that comes up anytime talking |
| another. Even though it is possible to prod a 2 wheel | | | | about great riding trails is what makes that trail great. |
| drive sport bike over some crazy rocks, you'd best | | | | Some people will state that primarily level trails with a |
| choose the right line through the rocks the first time | | | | few hills and ditches are terrific riding; they just wish |
| since the majority of sport bikes don't have a | | | | to get away from everything and take pleasure in |
| reverse. The suspension setups in sport bikes in | | | | the great outdoors for a couple of hours. Even |
| addition, make them a good deal more difficult to get | | | | though there are many people that enjoy this type |
| across big rocks; this happens because the | | | | of ATV ride, it just won't cut it if you"re in the mood |
| suspension is noticeably more rigid, and quite a few | | | | to sling some mud, catch some air, or crawl up hills. |
| lack independent suspension. In quite a few utility | | | | Regardless of what sort of riding you enjoy, you |
| quads, it seems like the tires reach down and grab | | | | may be completely disappointed in the event that |
| the rocks. | | | | you unload at a area and discover that the terrain |
| With regards to mud pits, the utility quads, especially | | | | brings out your quad's weaknesses rather than its |
| those with four wheel drive are right at home. The | | | | strengths. |