How to ride in the winter!

On Dec 28, 6:26*pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Scott Gordo wrote:
On Dec 28, 10:41 am, Scott Gordo wrote:
On Dec 27, 10:17 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:

See http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee.
[1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
I can afford housing with proper storage space.
[1] Ignore opening commercial.

That is awesome.

...

Where do I get one?

/s

Found it.

http://www.leitra.dk/news.php

Unfortunately, flying to Denmark to pick up my 4500 euro bike just
isn't in the budget, and craigslist isn't turning up anything

The chance of finding a used velomobile outside of Northern Europe is
very slim. The recent drop in the dollar versus the Euro has made
importing anything from CE much more expensive.

But it will be mine. Even if I have to build one out of washing
machine parts and plastic garbage cans. Oh yes, it will be mine.

If you are looking for inspiration to build a velomobile [1] from spare
bits and scrap, check out this web-page:
http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/.

Here is a homemade velomobile starting with a commercial trike for a
total cost of approximately $2900 plus labor:
http://members.impulse.net/~dms/newfaird.html.

[1] The generic name for fully-faired human powered vehicles intended
for practical street use.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!


I'd go with a wire frame for the fairings with some sort of model (or
real) airplane fabric covering to keep it cheap and repairable.

It must be possible to make a velomobile for way cheaper than $2900.
Making a light one might be a different story.

Joseph

"Tom Sherman" wrote in message
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gotbent aka FVTR wrote:
"Tom Sherman" wrote in message
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See http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee.
[1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
I can afford housing with proper storage space.

[1] Ignore opening commercial.

Just the vehicle to have when riding home from one of Amsterdam's coffee
shops.

Or one in Geneva.

Well, if you're talking about Geneva, Illinois, I don't think a spliff is
gonna be on the menu; don't know about Geneva, Switzerland. Certainly would
be in Amsterdam.


Here's one I wish I could afford.
http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=gd...eature=related

Less than $12K US with tax: http://www.go-one.us/Buying_a_go-one3.html!


Not enough less, sadly.

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POST FREE OR DIE!

gotbent



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"landotter" wrote in message
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On Dec 28, 12:03 am, "* * Chas" wrote:
"Tom Sherman" wrote in message

...

See
http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee.
[1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and
when
I can afford housing with proper storage space.

[1] Ignore opening commercial.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!

Zu viel Biertrinken!

I thought the way to ride in winter is get a big pile of snacks in
front
of you, turn on the tube and relax. ;-)

Mmmm, cheesy poofs!
http://tinyurl.com/2ydypj (scroll down for serving suggestion)

I kind of liked the chopsticks bra better - less fattening... ;-)

Chas.

aka Joseph Santaniello wrote:
On Dec 28, 6:26 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Scott Gordo wrote:
On Dec 28, 10:41 am, Scott Gordo wrote:
On Dec 27, 10:17 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
See http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee.
[1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
I can afford housing with proper storage space.
[1] Ignore opening commercial.
That is awesome.
...
Where do I get one?
/s
Found it.
http://www.leitra.dk/news.php
Unfortunately, flying to Denmark to pick up my 4500 euro bike just
isn't in the budget, and craigslist isn't turning up anything
The chance of finding a used velomobile outside of Northern Europe is
very slim. The recent drop in the dollar versus the Euro has made
importing anything from CE much more expensive.

But it will be mine. Even if I have to build one out of washing
machine parts and plastic garbage cans. Oh yes, it will be mine.
If you are looking for inspiration to build a velomobile [1] from spare
bits and scrap, check out this web-page:
http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/.

Here is a homemade velomobile starting with a commercial trike for a
total cost of approximately $2900 plus labor:
http://members.impulse.net/~dms/newfaird.html.

[1] The generic name for fully-faired human powered vehicles intended
for practical street use.


I'd go with a wire frame for the fairings with some sort of model (or
real) airplane fabric covering to keep it cheap and repairable.

What a dopey idea!

Doped aircraft quality Dacron would likely be the best choice. Composite
materials (similar to modern tent poles) could be used for the fairing
frame.

It must be possible to make a velomobile for way cheaper than $2900.
Making a light one might be a different story.

See the Joe Kochanowski's page for construction on a low budget:
http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/.

However, when a mid-level road bicycle is $1500 US, it would be
unreasonable to expect to build a similar quality velomobile for
anywhere near the same price, considering the greater complexity of the
velomobile.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!

On Dec 28, 12:23 pm, "* * Chas" wrote:
"landotter" wrote in message

... On Dec 28, 12:03 am, "* * Chas" wrote:
"Tom Sherman" wrote in message

...

See

http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee.



[1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and
when
I can afford housing with proper storage space.

[1] Ignore opening commercial.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!

Zu viel Biertrinken!

I thought the way to ride in winter is get a big pile of snacks in
front
of you, turn on the tube and relax. ;-)

Mmmm, cheesy poofs!
http://tinyurl.com/2ydypj (scroll down for serving suggestion)

I kind of liked the chopsticks bra better - less fattening... ;-)

Mmmmm, miso hungry! :-3

On Dec 28, 7:26*pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
aka Joseph Santaniello wrote:



On Dec 28, 6:26 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
Scott Gordo wrote:
On Dec 28, 10:41 am, Scott Gordo wrote:
On Dec 27, 10:17 pm, Tom Sherman
wrote:
See http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee..
[1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
I can afford housing with proper storage space.
[1] Ignore opening commercial.
That is awesome.
...
Where do I get one?
/s
Found it.
http://www.leitra.dk/news.php
Unfortunately, flying to Denmark to pick up my 4500 euro bike just
isn't in the budget, and craigslist isn't turning up anything
The chance of finding a used velomobile outside of Northern Europe is
very slim. The recent drop in the dollar versus the Euro has made
importing anything from CE much more expensive.

But it will be mine. Even if I have to build one out of washing
machine parts and plastic garbage cans. Oh yes, it will be mine.
If you are looking for inspiration to build a velomobile [1] from spare
bits and scrap, check out this web-page:
http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/.

Here is a homemade velomobile starting with a commercial trike for a
total cost of approximately $2900 plus labor:
http://members.impulse.net/~dms/newfaird.html.

[1] The generic name for fully-faired human powered vehicles intended
for practical street use.

I'd go with a wire frame for the fairings with some sort of model (or
real) airplane fabric covering to keep it cheap and repairable.

What a dopey idea!

Doped aircraft quality Dacron would likely be the best choice. Composite
materials (similar to modern tent poles) could be used for the fairing
frame.

It must be possible to make a velomobile for way cheaper than $2900.
Making a light one might be a different story.

See the Joe Kochanowski's page for construction on a low budget:
http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/.

However, when a mid-level road bicycle is $1500 US, it would be
unreasonable to expect to build a similar quality velomobile for
anywhere near the same price, considering the greater complexity of the
velomobile.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!

I was thinking along the lines of a "velomobile shaped object"...

Joseph

"gotbent" wrote in message
.. .

"Tom Sherman" wrote in message
...
gotbent aka FVTR wrote:
"Tom Sherman" wrote in message
...
See
http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee.
[1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and
when
I can afford housing with proper storage space.

[1] Ignore opening commercial.

Just the vehicle to have when riding home from one of Amsterdam's
coffee
shops.

Or one in Geneva.

Well, if you're talking about Geneva, Illinois, I don't think a spliff
is
gonna be on the menu; don't know about Geneva, Switzerland. Certainly
would
be in Amsterdam.


There's always the Amsterdam Cafe up in Vancouver, BC....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY1Cl5vCDuM&NR=1

Chaaasssss.......

"Tom Sherman" wrote:
See http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee.
[1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
I can afford housing with proper storage space.
[1] Ignore opening commercial.

gotbent aka FVTR wrote:
Just the vehicle to have when riding home from one of Amsterdam's coffee
shops.

"Tom Sherman" wrote
Or one in Geneva.

gotbent wrote:
Well, if you're talking about Geneva, Illinois, I don't think a spliff is
gonna be on the menu; don't know about Geneva, Switzerland. Certainly would
be in Amsterdam.
-snip-

The real Geneva is of course in Wisconsin, just east of Delavan on the
way to Tom Sherman.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Andrew Muzi wrote:
...
gotbent wrote:
Well, if you're talking about Geneva, Illinois, I don't think a spliff
is gonna be on the menu; don't know about Geneva, Switzerland.
Certainly would be in Amsterdam.
-snip-

The real Geneva is of course in Wisconsin, just east of Delavan on the
way to Tom Sherman.

That is the "City of Lake Geneva", not just plain "Geneva". Of course,
there is the "Town of Geneva" in Walworth County, which includes parts
of the City of Elkhorn, City of Lake Geneva and Village of Williams Bay.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!