Gettin' around town in style without oil

[Jcrowley]

A practical velomobile has many competing requirements. It should have as many of the following characteristics as possible.

* Light weight.
* Good visibility for the operator (clear front vision is especially important, but a 360 degree view is also desirable).
* Good maneuverability (steering, braking).
* Safety in collision and over bad roads.
* Good ventilation, including a windscreen defroster. This should be adjustable for more cooling in warmer weather.
* Many gears; a vehicle that is heavier but more aerodynamic than a bicycle needs a wider gearing range than a bicycle.
* Good aerodynamics.
* Good suspension.
* Reliable operation.
* Strength: wheels, brakes, transmission, need to be more robust than on a lightweight bicycle.
* Cargo capacity suitable for everyday shopping.
* Low noise, for both the comfort of the operator and safety in traffic.
* Multiple tracks (tricycle or quadracycle design) for safety and practicality in slippery weather.
* Easy entry and exit.
* Good lighting system.
* Good visibility to others (reflectors, horns).
* Low price.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velomobile

[waiting for hope]

1. Great! Looks fantastic....

Now where can I put my two car seats so my children can ride safely?

[Jcrowley]

6. Try this

I actually see one of these on a near daily basis but the transport unit is completely closed in. Yep two kids in tow. Everyday, up hills.

Well anyway the rest of the world is doing all sorts of different stuff. Not here in Never-Never Land just congealed ideology and the cult of the car culture.

[rpgamerd00d]

2. Death Trap

[Clark2008]

3. Sorry - I couldn't get on the interstate with that.

I'd be a pancake!

And, in my town, I have to get on the interstate to get to work.

[RC]

4. Can they do at least 50 MPH so they can keep up with traffic

doing the speed limit?

[Jcrowley]

7. Who's they?

You're the one peddling.

:toast:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

5. I saw one parked outside the nearest supermarket last summer

I sure wouldn't take it on the freeway, but it would be about the same as a bicycle for getting around town on non-arterial streets.