Apex History:
Apex produces premium race-ready mini motocross quads for youth riders that are serious about competing. Our models offer the most competitive performance in the mini category.
Greg Beckman is the owner/operator of Apex which assembles and builds the PRO ATV line of a Taiwanese ATV manufacturer's base model. His story of how they came to build these units is a good example of desire and determination and all American family values. We think it bears repeating. Growing up, Greg Beckman's greatest passion was dirt bikes. He thought his boys might also enjoy the sport, so when his oldest boy turned four years old, Greg went out and bought two PW 50s.
The boys liked them but the terrain was difficult for dirt bikes, so Greg purchased Mini-ATVs. These first two ATVs were overpriced and not exactly high-tech. After researching the industry and seeing a niche, Greg began selling Kasea ATVs out of his garage. The business grew and he opened a store. Within a year he was the largest Kasea dealer in the country.
Greg had some great ideas on how to make the Mini-ATVs better, but no manufacturer he spoke with was interested. The manufacturer response was "Why change it? People are still buying them." Greg built a lot of custom ATVs for people around the country. He kept hearing over and over the complaints and desires of his Mini-ATV customers. Riding every weekend with his four boys gave him firsthand experience with the shortcomings of the Mini-ATV. Greg took things into his own hands and went to Taiwan to work with Apex Motor.
He designed his own Mini-ATV, taking to the next level. He built a Mini that was stable, dependable, and affordable. From the personal experience he knew what the customer was looking for in a Mini-ATV, and he designed his Mini accordingly. The Apex Pro MX is AMA/ATVA certified and comes race ready out of the box. Greg feels he has opened up the ATV race scene to more families.
The Pro Shark is the recreational model of the lineup. His boys have learned what hard work is and they all know how to build a quad. The boys are also learning what it takes to run a business. The Beckman family loves to race motocross and ride in the sand dunes. They are a close family and do everything together. Greg hopes that this business will help keep his boys on the right track, and leave behind a legacy proving innovation and hard work can get you far.
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