So my 5 yo is on a CRF50. He has been riding it since last year when he was 4 and keeps asking me when he can race.
His riding ability is pretty good for his size/age but the are two major issues:
#1. The bike is a bit tall for him and when he has to stop on an uneven area or he gets hung up in a rut, he often falls.
#2. He cannot shift. Doesn't quite grasp the concept. When he rides on the track I put the bike in 1st or 2nd and let him go.
In hindsight I think he would have been better off with a PW50 or the like. So if he races he will have to be in the 50cc stock class 4-6 yo.
My concern is that he may get discouraged if he has trouble getting around the track and is unable to finish the race.
Am I over-thinking this? Should I just let him go out there and have fun? Or will he be in over his head?
His riding ability is pretty good for his size/age but the are two major issues:
#1. The bike is a bit tall for him and when he has to stop on an uneven area or he gets hung up in a rut, he often falls.
#2. He cannot shift. Doesn't quite grasp the concept. When he rides on the track I put the bike in 1st or 2nd and let him go.
In hindsight I think he would have been better off with a PW50 or the like. So if he races he will have to be in the 50cc stock class 4-6 yo.
My concern is that he may get discouraged if he has trouble getting around the track and is unable to finish the race.
Am I over-thinking this? Should I just let him go out there and have fun? Or will he be in over his head?