Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Born to Be Wild - Motorbikes Through the Ages

!±8± Born to Be Wild - Motorbikes Through the Ages

The first ever petroleum-powered vehicle appeared in 1885 and was a motorised bicycle. Since then, motorised vehicles have climbed to prominence within society. Following that first motorbike were cars, aeroplanes, motorboats and other modes of transport that are essential in today's society.

Motorcycles saw a swift advance in development from inception and it wasn't long before the first motorbike races were being held which, in turn, gave the incentive to produce more powerful vehicles. In only 30 years from the first motorised bicycle's creation, motorbike manufacturing had become an art. They weren't just bikes with engines affixed; they were specifically-designed to be enduring, high-speed and reliable.

During the Second World War, motorbikes were exploited for military use, due to them being small, fast and transportable. Since then, the motorbike switched to a more leisurely vehicle, associated with youth, freedom and a particular carefree lifestyle that still largely surrounds it even today - a remainder from the '60s.

The motorbike now had its own special place and only continued to grow in popularity and design. Though frequently viewed as dangerous, motorcycles are vastly popularised due to their image and sporting opportunities, as well as their convenience. Being much smaller than cars, motorbikes are good for city travelling as, like pedal cycles, they can weave through traffic and skip queues. If safely-ridden with a watchful eye kept on larger-vehicles, motorcycles can prove to be the most efficient way of moving through cities.

As for the country, motorbikes use less fuel and therefore can cover a greater distance between fill-ups. Despite not having room for luggage, for straight journeys requiring little extra to carry, motorbikes can be excellent forms of transport - again skipping traffic jams that plague most car drivers during peak hours and at accident zones.

Motorbike racing is a strong sport. It has many different branches, from Grand Prix tarmac racing to cross country, as well as drag racing. Racing is very competitive and varies from speed to endurance, including Enduro races which require competitors to cross checkpoints at exact times - getting penalised for being early or late. These off-road competitions can last between three and four hours - and even longer.

Whatever reason people are buying motorcycles for, be it sport, serious transport or for the image and ideals the vehicle carries with it, there is a huge variety of options available. The market is packed with developers creating bikes for all sorts of activities.

If you're looking to buy a motorbike, it's important to research thoroughly what style best suits your purposes. The huge roaring beasts zipping past you on the motorway aren't always the best for manoeuvring through cities - and they're certainly not the best for cross-country racing. In any case, ensure you have a valid motorbike license, test-ride, shop around and get some decent bike insurance - and you're ready to let rip!


Born to Be Wild - Motorbikes Through the Ages

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Car Seat Selection Tips

!±8± Car Seat Selection Tips

It's important to choose a car seat designed for your child's age and weight to give him or her the best chance of escaping injury in a crash. There are three main types of car seats -- infant car seats, infant/toddler convertible car seats, and booster seats. Below are the facts about car seat options and some tips for making educated purchasing decisions for each car-seat type:

If your baby is less than a year old, he or she must ride in a rear-facing car seat.

One choice is to buy a rear-facing infant car seat (suitable for babies up to 20lbs), that will fit your baby snugly during the first few months and often comes with a handle for easy carrying. And, if you're looking for the utmost in convenience, select a travel system. Infant travel systems include a ready made car seat and stroller combination.

The downside to the infant car seat is that you'll spend to 0 on the seat and your child will outgrow it in 6 months to a year. You'll have to upgrade to a convertible car seat once your baby reaches 20 lbs. If this is a concern for you, you can buy a convertible car seat that will face the rear for your newborn and can turn around to face the front for your baby once he or she reaches 20 lbs.

However, some parents feel that their newborn is "swimming" in a convertible car seat and prefer to use an infant car seat until their baby gets big enough to sit in a front-facing car seat.

No matter what you decide to use for your infant, you'll eventually need a convertible car seat.

Regardless of the choice you make as to whether to use a convertible car seat from day one or use an infant car seat until your baby weighs 20 lbs, you'll need to buy a convertible car seat at some point. Convertible car seats are larger than infant-only car seats and are designed to grow with your child through the toddler years. Most convertible car seats fit babies up to 40 lbs (usually around age 4) and some convert to a booster car seat and are safe for children up to 80 lbs.

Convertible car seats range in price from to 0.

For toddlers weighing more than 40 lbs and big kids, you'll need a booster car seat.

Booster car seats are designed for children age 3 or older who weigh at least 40 lbs. They are designed to use your car's lap and shoulder seat belts. They literally boost your child into a position that makes it safe to use the car's seat belt system.

Booster car seats are essential to your child's safety because using your car's seat belts on a child without a booster seat can actually cause injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that children who've outgrown their convertible car seats use a booster car seat until they are 8 years old and 4 feet 9 inches tall.

Some booster seats provide back support and you should choose one of these options if your vehicle seat is low or has no head restraint. A backless option is fine for vehicle seats that offer plenty of support behind the head.

Booster car seats range in price from to 0.


Car Seat Selection Tips

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