Monster Truck Madness: More Like MotoCross Madness Amirite?
Hey guys and Happy Friday! Today’s MTM is popping out a day late, and it’s as a result of I attempted writing one thing about monster vans however it was not possible to not be swept up within the Losi Promoto-MX Motorcyle hoopla, so the heck with it. Let’s discuss in regards to the bike.
Dirt bikes rule. While my very own private 1:1 using days ended, oh, in all probability 25 years in the past after the primary time I went over the deal with bars on my Yamaha YZinger PW-80 (severely, that spill spooked me and I shortly realized I used to be higher suited to 4 wheels), I’ve remained of their orbit by the use of both my Supercross obsessed older brother, my buddies who trip, the myriad of video video games I’ve performed, or by trying out some MX freestyle at a 1:1 monster truck occasion (a typical attraction).
So yeah, when this began being teased a pair days in the past my curiosity was piqued. After seeing it in motion, I’m very enthusiastic.
I’ve been across the passion a very long time. I feel it’ll be 30 years this 12 months, truly, as if my math’s are appropriate I began racing in a child’s league in 1993 (with a Traxxas Hawk 2 boiiiiiiii!).
In that point, I’ve seen varied makes an attempt at a bike. Some have labored higher than others, but when we’re being completely sincere here- all had been fairly gimmicky. The expertise simply wasn’t there. I’d additionally argue the market in all probability wasn’t there as nicely.
Losi has apparently REALLY accomplished their homework. It appears to be like like this can be a bike that’s enjoyable to drive, robust, appears to be like like the actual factor (fabric clothes on the rider!) and (that is necessary) a correct dimension to have enjoyable with. I feel a smaller 1/10 or 1/8 bike, even with stable gyro expertise, would in all probability be difficult. At 1/4 scale, it’s sufficiently big to be secure over the common terrain a hobbyist has. Or the common non-hobbyist who buys one.
And that’s necessary to notice. The Promoto MX has an opportunity to convey plenty of new individuals into the passion. I’ve seen the information of the r/c bike shared across the internet on locations that sometimes don’t discuss r/c’s. I’ve additionally had associates that aren’t r/c’ers ask about it. This doesn’t occur usually.
I’ll let you know this- if racing this stuff on 1/8 fashion tracks turns into a factor, my keister goes to be putting a private transponder order and discovering a driver’s stand, pronto.
Kudos to Losi for pushing the envelope right here. I hope it takes off.
Ok of us, subsequent week I’m again to speaking monster vans. Hope you didn’t thoughts the little detour here- that is an thrilling launch and I needed to chime in!
Until subsequent time, maintain it on all 4’s!