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Originally Posted by sharky nrk
^^ that is rad right there. I want to try it!!!
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There's a dealer in Plano (I think) TX with just about every model built. You go there, try them all out, then he helps you order, and goes through all the customs stuff for you.
https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/ma...-page/cycling/
Almost all velomobiles are built in the Netherlands, and the lead time is 6 months to over a year, depending on the model.
The aerodynamics on this thing are amazing. On level ground, I'm 5-6 mph faster than my (recumbent) bike. Uphill is slower because it's heavy (about 70 lbs), but it absolutely flies down hill.
On a downhill run, I've hit 65 mph!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7IWYp2eLrc
For comparison, my recumbent tops out at 54 mph down that hill. I did a comparison with my CBR600. I entered the top of the hill at around 51 mph, which is about what I can do in the velo or bike, and let it coast. Topped out at 54 mph, same as my bike.
