Living with a velomobile

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Aushiker » Mon Oct 06, 2014 11:00 am

petie wrote:
Joeblake wrote:
petie wrote:Did anyone else get the email from greenspeed about a new velomobile being unveiled at cycle con?

http://www.greenspeed.com.au/rach.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ah, my email didn't have that picture. Kinda lost interest looking at that picture... :-(
This what you are referring to?

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Aushiker » Mon Oct 06, 2014 11:06 am

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby petie » Mon Oct 06, 2014 11:52 am

Aushiker wrote:
petie wrote:
Joeblake wrote:
http://www.greenspeed.com.au/rach.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ah, my email didn't have that picture. Kinda lost interest looking at that picture... :-(
This what you are referring to?

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Duck! » Tue Oct 07, 2014 11:37 pm

Well that's interesting..... I might have to have a chat to that body's designer when I see him at the Casey Fields (SE Melb.) race this weekend (it's hardly new, that Bullet fairing has been a familiar sight on our HPV racing scene since 2006).
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby petie » Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:27 am

Duck! wrote:Well that's interesting..... I might have to have a chat to that body's designer when I see him at the Casey Fields (SE Melb.) race this weekend (it's hardly new, that Bullet fairing has been a familiar sight on our HPV racing scene since 2006).
Referring to Michael? Didn't he work for them for a while...? Interesting indeed. Didn't know there was a race on, wish I wasn't working, otherwise I'd be down to check it out.

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Duck! » Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:58 am

No, John Taylor is the gentleman who designed & built these, originally for a school in Bendigo (I'm on my second one). I also notice that it's the older version of the lid, which John phased out around 2010-ish.

The Michael you refer to has built several chassis to fit in these shells, originally custom-made but more recently has set them up as production models.
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby petie » Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:38 pm

Thanks for the info :-)

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Rhubarb » Sun Nov 02, 2014 6:56 pm

Hi all,

For sale is my beloved mango sport velomobile. Don't worry - I already have an upgrade on the way ;-)

Anyway, I have started a thread on my local Brisbane cycling forum, please see details here:

http://www.brisbanecyclist.com/forum/to" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... velomobile

Please PM me if you are interested.

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby ldrcycles » Sun Nov 02, 2014 7:27 pm

Link broken (although i was able to find the thread with only a few clicks). If only i had the money i would be all over it.
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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Baalzamon » Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:10 pm

Fixed link
So what is the upgrade :?:
Masi Speciale CX 2008 - Brooks B17 special saddle, Garmin Edge 810
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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Rhubarb » Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:15 pm

Baalzamon wrote:Fixed link
So what is the upgrade :?:
Thanks for that :-)

Upgrade is a DF Velomobile from http://www.intercitybike.nl" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - Full carbon, 23kgs, stiff and fast. But less luggage, less nose clearance, greater turning circle etc. Speed comes at a price, literally and metaphorically.

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Cheesewheel » Sat Nov 15, 2014 7:46 am

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F_wXHFab5XU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Rotovelo icehockey ..... perhaps not quite a contender for a new Olympic category
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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby il padrone » Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:57 pm

Velomobile (WAW) burning off a few roadies ;)

Mandatory helmet law?
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Aushiker » Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:04 pm

Since the acquisition of Sinner Bikes by Drymer BV development Sinner Mango not stood still. These developments are focused on the speed potential of the Mango. A very important point is that this should not be at the expense of practicality.

The key points, particularly for improving the aerodynamics of the Mango is reflected in the Aerokit. The Aerokit consists of a tail, wheel guard, elbow support, and improved steering geometry. Partly improved aerodynamics Mango is created by the tail, making the Mango is able to achieve higher speeds with the same resistance. This has been extensively tested to have power meters, various Mangoes, and several riders.
More details here.

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby eldavo » Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:41 pm

il padrone wrote:Velomobile (WAW) burning off a few roadies ;)
That was fun editing :) Also awesome to see such a massive cycling turnout looked like an awesome ride.

So when are you ordering your Mango with extra aero Andrew? Has the knee recovered?

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Freight for velomobile?

Postby eldavo » Sat Dec 06, 2014 3:59 am

Somehow I missed Rhubarb's Mango in Brisbane posted above.
Anyone moved a velomobile around the country affordably given the high volume/low weight?

Just saw this great vid, more like Velo-Demolition than Ice Hockey, some of the nose to side impact deformation is nice to see plastic doing its thing :)


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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby il padrone » Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:07 pm

Need studded tyres :idea:
Mandatory helmet law?
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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby petie » Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:06 pm

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Living with a velomobile has just started for me [emoji1]

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Rhubarb » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:53 am

petie wrote:Image

Living with a velomobile has just started for me [emoji1]
Congratulations!!! Nice color too :-)

Is that a "family" photo there BTW :-P

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:19 am

Rhubarb wrote:
Is that a "family" photo there BTW :-P
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Thanks that was hilarious

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby recumbenteer » Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:11 am

Image<br />Living with a velomobile has just started for me [emoji1]<br/>

Next thing you know you'll be out touring!!Image
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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Aushiker » Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:17 pm

petie wrote:Living with a velomobile has just started for me [emoji1]
Ah so you got the first orange one :) Enjoy.

I saw a blue one one the PSP at Cottesloe a couple of days ago ... anyone here?

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby petie » Sun Jan 18, 2015 1:28 pm

Rhubarb wrote:
petie wrote:Image

Living with a velomobile has just started for me [emoji1]
Congratulations!!! Nice color too :-)

Is that a "family" photo there BTW :-P
Yep, finally reunited with its brothers and sisters [emoji12]

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby petie » Sun Jan 18, 2015 1:29 pm

Aushiker wrote:
petie wrote:Living with a velomobile has just started for me [emoji1]
Ah so you got the first orange one :) Enjoy.

I saw a blue one one the PSP at Cottesloe a couple of days ago ... anyone here?

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Second orange one is heading to brissy to another Pete!

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Re: Living with a velomobile

Postby Rhubarb » Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:18 pm

petie wrote:Second orange one is heading to brissy to another Pete!
Ha - I thought you were "that" Peter. He is itching to get his. How many kms did you do in it this morning?

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