Product Review Mashed UP Stunt Scooters

Stunt scooters are extreme scooters that are designed to provide good resistance when they are used for jumps, tricks or stunts. They can be purchased for a variety of prices and are generally more expensive than regular scooters. From more recreational to pro stunt scooters, the high quality strength of these scooters makes them suitable for people of all abilities.

An example of a lower end stunt scooter would be the Mashed UP Street Stunt Scooter Pink, selling now for £60, which is perfect for entry level. The scooter has a load rating of 120kg with a super strong alloy head set making it suitable for people of all ages. This combined with T-Style alloy handlebar with 360 degrees rotation makes the scooter an exciting option for beginner wanting to buy your first stunt scooter.

Higher end models tend to be much stronger and more durable making them a better option for if you want to use the scooter at a skate park or for tricks. A higher end scooter such as Mashed UP Elite Stunt Scooter Red, being sold for £290, provides you with a light yet strong scooter with ABEC bearings and a compression system ensuring you have a smooth ride on the pro stunt scooter. This elite scooter is at the forefront of scooters produced to date, giving easy manoeuvrability making it ideal for people more experienced in extreme sports or park riding.

At Funbikes we offer a wide range of high and low end scooters, check them out here!

Stunt Scooters

Stunt scooters differ from regular scooters as there is a greater emphasis on the weight and strength of the bars and deck, as well as the quality of the wheels and bearings. The reasoning for this is because if you are performing stunts and tricks you want to be confident that your scooter is not going to let you down and break or collapse underneath you. For this reason you will also find that they often do not have the foldable bars that you see on standard or younger children's scooters.

Stunt scooters will often have better quality grips both on the deck and handle bars providing you with more comfort when performing tricks. Some riders prefer to customise their scooter both to improve its appearance and also to help toughen it up. There are a wide range of accessories available on the market to help you do this giving you a unique appearance and style.

Whether you are looking for stunt scooters for kids or quality pro stunt scooters from the biggest brands; we offer an extensive selection of stunt scooters to suit your needs.

Click here and check out our fantastic range.

Quad Bikes

Over the past 15 years Quad bikes have become exceptionally popular, with more and more clubs and tracks opening in the UK, to enable you to fully enjoy what these machines were truly made for….Fun! Quad biking started with the simple hiring of a quad bike at the beach or on private land and quickly moved on over the years with quad bikes becoming available to everyone. Places to use your Quad bike have also become more widespread and are open to everyone from the novice to professional racer.

Quad biking is a great low-cost experience which proves very popular with groups as well as individuals. Setting off for a bit of quad biking or ATV driving (that's All Terrain Vehicles) will have you just itching to head up muddy banks, through water splashes and into steep dirt trails. 

Fun bikes are the UK’s number one supplier of adult and children's quad bikes. From 50cc for the novice to over 100cc for the more advanced, including a series of mini funbikes and road legal quads. All of these ranges are available in eye catching, fun colours perfectly suited to attracting the young and old biking enthusiasts.

Come check out our great range here!

Evo Powerboard Scooter

Evo Powerboards are the 3rd generation of high performance scooters from Puzey Design. In order to market its highest performance line of scooters, Puzey Design created Evo Powerboards and began to manufacture their designs.

Through state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques, the new generation of Evo Powerboards have taken a technological leap and are loaded with innovative features that make all other brands of scooters seem obsolete.

The 800W Evo Powerboard Electric Scooter will take you at speeds of up to 35KM/H gliding you through the rest. The one touch fold away system makes this scooter the ideal form of transport for those short journeys. The adults scooter holds three batteries totalling 800W giving you plenty of power. The Evo 800W now features a new full suspension design swing arm with 3" travel for ultimate rider comfort.

The Evo Powerboard range just might be the most advanced electric scooter to ever see production. 

Tips to Buying Motorcycle Protective Clothing

The sheer variety of Motorcycle clothing can be little overwhelming at times. This is especially true when considering the choices of material, quality and brands available in the market. Here are some things you should know before you make your decision.

Get suited and booted

Make sure you get the full set of motorcycle clothing which includes helmet, jacket, boots, pants, gloves and glasses. A complete set gives you complete protection. Why would you want to risk any parts of your body with injuries? Each piece of the clothing plays an important role in protecting the specific parts of the body.

Stay safe, Stay seen

Aesthetics should always be secondary to protective quality. If you have to choose between looking good and having your fingers or toes intact after a ride, what would it be? The answer is obvious, but try to go for bright coloured clothing as it has shown in a studies that wearing eye catching gear reduces the risk of having an accident significantly. However don’t be put off by this you can have the best of both worlds! Finding great protective motorcycle clothing which also looks good is very much a possibility especially with our brilliant range.

Armour yourself

Buy clothing that offers superior protection to areas of the body where the bone is just below the surface of the skin e.g. knuckles shoulders, hips, knees and ankles. Try to look for clothing that has added thick body armour stitched on these areas. Protect areas more vulnerable to injuries; an obvious and sensible choice to make.

Get the right helmet

Choosing the right motorcycle helmet is one of the most important decisions, you the motorcyclist, will ever make. The choice between a good and a bad motorcycle helmet could be fatal.

When purchasing a motorcycle helmet ALWAYS makes sure you have the correct fit. Whether you are purchasing a top of the range motorcycle helmet or a cheaper alternative, getting the right fit is crucial for any motorcyclist. A poorly fitting motorcycle helmet could be extremely dangerous to the motorcyclist if in an accident. Make sure you measure your head  before the helmet is bought.

All of Funbikes motorcycle helmets adhere and exceed the UK and European ECE 22.05 standard.

So now you know the facts, come check out our great range here.

Electric Bicycles- A Safety guide

Taking precautions is one of the most important things you can do with electrical bicycles. Electrical bikes or e-bikes as they are more commonly known are faster than regular bikes and have far better acceleration. People often miss-judge this power and as a result end up injuring themselves.

So as soon you have bought your e-bike, it vital you go over some safety precautions:


- First off, Test your e-bike in an area with no pedestrians in order to get familiar with its behaviour under different situations.

- Wear a helmet (especially in unfriendly bicycle cities) and wear it correctly even when you are going for "just" a short drive. Make sure the helmet is fitted to your head.

- Make sure that you are visible enough. Wear glowing accessories, a reflective vest, put reflectors on the front, rear and on the side of the e-bike.

- Use lights when travelling in the dark . You may be fined £30 if you don't have them.

- Avoid clothes that can be caught up in the bike chain or wheel.

- Don't ride on dirt roads with an electric bicycle which is not designed to travel in such conditions

- Check the tire pressure, cracks and cuts.

- Check for loose spokes to avoid wheels wobbling.

- Check handlebar and headset are tighten

- Obey all traffic signals

- Don't ride between parked cars and the road.

- Learn how to signal with your hands - especially if you are riding on the road: bicycle-hand-signals

- Be aware that there are blind spots around large vehicles.

- Pay attention to what's going on around you and what other road users might do.

- Make eye contact with drivers so you are sure they have seen you.

- Consider mudguards, waterproof trousers and shoe covers in wet weather.

- Regularly clean and oil your bike chain to keep your bike running smoothly and remember to check your     brakes and tyres.

So stay safe and have start having some E-bike fun!

UK Dirt Bike Tracks and Parks

So, you have just bought your brand new Dirt Bike from Funbikes and now you want to get out there and have some fun!

Below we have listed some of the best tracks up and down the UK for both beginners and experienced riders.

So get out there and start enjoying your dirt bike experience!


North 

NORTH YORKSHIRE OFFROAD CENTRE
Track Type: 14 Acres of tracks used by 4x4s, enduro bikes and quads. Open most days, please ring first
Location: Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire
Website: www.nyoffroad.co.uk

MONCKTON SHOOTING GROUND - MX
Track Type: Motocross with kids track - just don't get shot!
Location: North Newbald, York
Website: www.moncktonshoot.co.uk/the-motocross-track/

ELSWORTH MOTO PARK
Type: Established for 25 years, hard surface Motocross track
Location: Brockley Road, Elsworth, CB3 8PR, UK
Ph Ahead: 01480 831152
Website: www.elsworthmotoparc.co.uk

ROBSON RACING MX PRACTICE TRACK
Track Type: Motocross
Location: Broomley Holme Farm, Edmondsley, County Durham
Contact: Ph 07 799 641491

LEISURE LAKES MX
Track Type: One of the North West premier mx facilities, track reconstruction done by GP track builder Johnny Douglas Hamilton
Locastion: Lancashire
Contact: 07972237735

DONCASTER MOTOR PARK
Track Type: The track is sand based, incorporating tabletops, waves, jumps and occasionally other obstacles
Location: Yorkshire
Contact: 01302772092
Website: http://www.doncastermotoparc.co.uk/

Midlands


GONERBY MOORE PRACTICE TRACK
Track Type: Motocross
Location: A1 Grantham, Lincolnshire, Postcode - NG32 2AB - Ring for Directions
Contact: 07720 123876

HAWKSTONE PARK MX CIRCUIT
Track Type: World class, sandy motocross track
Location: Just off the A49 near the village of Hopton. North west of Birmingham
Website: www.hawkstonemx.co.uk

J4M54 MOTOCROSS TRACK
Track Type: 1 mile of sand based MX track suitable for all levels
Location: Just off Junction 4, M54, Telford
Website: www.j4m54.co.uk

MALLORY PARK MOTOCROSS TRACK
Track Type: Very good MX track
Location: Leicestershire
Contact: 01827 874949 or try 07973 967845

WILDMORE PRACTICE TRACK
Type: Changing sand based quarry, MX track
Location: Sandy Ln, Wildmoor, Bromsgrove, B61 OQR
Website: www.wildmoor-racing.co.uk

PEAK DALE YOUTH MOTOR CYCLE CLUB - PEAK DALE TRACK
Track Type: 4 tracks available including trials
Location: Wainwrights Quarry, Batham Gate Road, Peak Dale near Buxton, Derbyshire - (nearest post code SK17 8AJ)
Website: http://pdymcc.teamserver.co.uk

THORESWAY HONDA MOTOPARC
Track Type: Excellent motocross track - big jumps
Location: Off B1225 Thorseway, near Caistor, Lincs. LN8 3UX
Website: www.thoresway-motoparc.co.uk

South

APEX MOTOCROSS
Track Type: 1200m of well maintained motocross track
Location: Located directly off the motorway roundabout at Junction 6 off the M5 (Worcester North)
Website: www.apexmotocross.co.uk

ARLINGHAM PRACTICE TRACK
Track Type: Motocross - Natural terrain with rich soil. Open during the winter months
Location: Stroud Junction 13 M5,Gloucestershire. Sign posted from the A38
Contact/Ph: 01454 419548

ASHDOWN MX TRACK
Track Type: Motocross. Amongst the woods
Location: Situated off the A417 between Blewbury and Streatley
Website: http://www.bebo.com/AshdownMX

BESTHORPE
Track Type: Two hard pack tracks. One for the kids
Location: Attleborough, Norfolk
Contact/Ph: Karl on 07919036425

CHEQUERED FLAG MOTOCROSS TRACK
Track Type: Three practice tracks spread out over 20 acres
Location: Yorkshire - Located on the left 1 mile from the village of Aldbrough traveling towards Hull
Website: www.chequeredflagmx.co.uk

DODFORD TURN MX PRACTICE TRACK
Track Type: Motocross track
Location: Northamptonshire
Contact: Ph. 07971 588367

EAST ANGLIA SUPER TRAX
Track Type: A well maintained motocross track which is a mile long with 6 flat tops, 1 step down and 12 other jumps. Includes a beginners/kiddies track and a quad track. Washing facilities available
Location: Crown Farm, Eastlands Bank, Walpole St. Andrew, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. PE14 7LB.
Website: www.easupertrax.co.uk

ESSEX MX TRACK
Track Type: Two motocross tracks - one for advanced and one for novices
Location: Junction 7 M11, Take the Chelmsford exit off roundabout (A414) 3/4 of a mile turn right into Weald Hall Farm, follow green arrows to track
Website: www.essexmx.co.uk

LANDRAKE MOTO PARCTrack Type: MX - 1 mile long up to ACU standards, takes approx. 2 mins per lap. Has 40 GP standard start gates
Location: 3 miles from Plymouth
Website: www.landrakemotoparc.com

MATCHAMS LEISURE PARK
Track Type: Motocross, minibike and supercross tracks. Catering facilities and toilets on site
Location: Ringwood. On A31 Westbound. Matchams is signposted. Take left just after Ringwood. Follow road down till you see track entrance on right (about 3 Miles)
Contact: Ph 07956075218 (minibike track) or 01425-483933

MILTON MALSOR MOTOPARC
Track Type: 4 tracks including beginners/kids and 2 full size MX tracks
Location: Milton Malsor, Northampton
Contact: Ph. 01788 566412 or 07976696773 after hours

TONY MOTO MOTOCROSS PARK
Track Type: Two motocross tracks for varying abilities
Location: Hampshire
Website: www.tonymoto.co.uk or ph 01962 882005

WASHBROOK FARM
Track Type: 3 tracks - Beginners loop, kiddies track and a MX track.
Open: Every Saturday 11 - 4pm most days of the year. Washing facilities, food catering and workshop
Location: Benwick Road, Doddington March, Cambs, PE15 0TY
Website: www.washbrookfarmmx.co.uk

WESTON INDOOR SUPERCROSS ARENA - UK
Type: 35'000 sq ft of indoor superx track
Location: South West of England, Weston Super-Mare (Near Bristol)
Open: 7 days p/wk, 10 - 9pm
Ph: 07970526588 or 07973479701

Wales


BIG COUNTRY MOTOCROSS TRACK
Track Type: 1200m of flowing, graded track with jumps for all levels. Intermediate track too
Location: Llantrisant, North West of Cardiff
Contact: Ph. 01443 799901

BUILTH WELLS PRACTICE TRACK - RHYDBLAWD FARM
Track Type: One motocross track which is hard-pack with stones, and an enduro loop. On-site toilets and parking. Hot food on Sundays
Location: Builth Wells, Powys LD23TL. Off A483 Builth to Llandrindod Wells Road
Website: www.builthmxtrack.co.uk

CMX CENTRE
Track Type: Very good dedicated off-road motorcycle venue. Motocross, freestyle motocross, enduro, trials, quad, pit bikes, downhill mountain bikes
Location: Just off, Roverway, Tremorfa, Cardiff, South Wales
Website: www.cmxcentre.co.uk

GREEN VALLEY MOTOCROSS TRACK
Track Type: 3 tracks for beginners to advanced
Location: Caerphilly, South Wales
Website: www.greenvalleymotoxtrack.co.uk

LLANBADARN FYNYDD
Track Type: Beginner to medium level MX track
Location: Signposted off A483 between Llandrindod Wells & Newtown
Contact: Ph 07887 687535

Scotland

ARRAN MOTOCROSS CLUB
Track Type: MX
Location: Isle of Arran
Website: www.arranmotocross.co.uk

BALMULLO PRACTICE TRACK - FIFE
Track Type: Motocross - sandy and fast flowing, not for the inexperienced
Location: From the Balmullo Village take the turn-off at the Balmullo Inn. Go over a small bridge and the farm is on your left
Contact: This is the farm it's on.. www.black-environmental-services.co.uk/ContactUs/tabid/254/Default.aspx

DOUNE MOTO PARK
Track Type: Long sand-based MX track. Kids track also
Location: Doune
Contact/Website: http://secure.bebo.com/doune-racing

DUNS MOTOCROSS TRACK
Track Type: MX Practice Track - Suitable for beginners and experts. Big jumps!
Location: Langton Lees Farm, Duns, TD11 3NS, UK
Website: www.dunsmotocross.co.uk

HIGHLAND MOTO-X-CLUB - ARDERSIER TRACK
Track Type: Motocross - Frequently graded
Location: Off the A96 near Nairn
Website: www.highlandmotox.com