oh yea, did u even test drive the WAW before buying it or did you just buy it and then drive it for the first time ever? sorry for these many question. I know 1000% I will get a velomobile except, I am having a hard time choosing between the Quest and the WAW. Quest is very fast but limited turning radius and no assist. Where as WAW is not as fast but.......?
I did not test the WAW, and simply hoped to fit inside. I had previously purchased an AAW a3 and the manufacturer required that I travel to Texas to test it and to learn the building steps. I was happy that I did, because it made things much easier overall. When I received the kit for the WAW, I found I had a half-inch of clearance for my knee when I get in, but plenty of room once in the seat. I had to get 140mm cranks to keep my knees from hitting the nose, but I have long legs.
There is room behind the seat, divided by the rear wheel cover. It is tall, but not wide, and is only deep if your seat is well forward. I take speed bumps at about 10 mph and have scraped the belly on one or two. Steeply angled driveways are taken slowly and at a diagonal, because the nose will scrape if taken straight on.
I use a plastic protective product called RejeX to shed rain from the visor, or I leave the visor open and get my face and shoulders wet.
I ordered mine from BlueVelo and I learned later that BentUp Cycles could have ordered one. Because I was lucky enough to get a kit, which is not usually done, my price would not be accurate as a comparison. The value of the dollar has changed quite a bit since then. You will also note that BlueVelo is going to be selling the Quest at a greatly reduced price compared to importing from overseas.
Electric assists are another topic entirely. I've used only the Stokemonkey, which required a custom mount but was easily accomplished. Other options are to use a hub motor, but they have limitations. If you decide to get a Stokemonkey, I can probably help advise you on the installation and you'll have to tell Todd that I've offered to do so. I've not seen the inside of the Quest, but I think it probably has enough room to mount a Stokemonkey. You may find the Quest and Stokemonkey to be best.
oh yea, and HOW did you order it? sorry for these questions but that's because i KNOW i am going to get a velomobile for high school next year. I'm having a hard time choosing between the Quest and yours, the WAW.
oh dude, a few other questions, how much was your WAW with the electric assist? I want to get one like yours for high school except will it at least fit a backpack in the rear?
If you want to prevent the aborted close pass that occurred early in the video, you need to ride left of center in the lane. Riding closer to the right tire track encourages too close in-lane passing. You can see examples of this in the Lakewood Blvd sequences in the "Bicycle Driving on SoCal Arterials" video on the CyclistLorax channel. You can also see this effect on the Cyclist View website at 3w(dot)CyclistView(dot)com by clicking on the 5th presentation, "Motorists passing Bicyclists"
dershnof, there are some roadways on which I ride where I have to be in the center, and sometimes slightly left of center, just to keep drivers from unsafe passes. Florida allows for proper vehicular cycling practices, even though many law enforcement officers don't know the law. In what state do you live and ride?
I also have a 12" red DOT reflective tape strip on the tail, mounted vertically, two silver DOT reflective strips on the side and two long slender (not-DOT, but the same stuff) reflective strips from nose to tail. The velomobile is Safety Yellow, extremely visible.
Thank you for the positive comments. I drive/operate a WAW Velomobile, with a very large always-on bright red taillight. It's six inches by two inches and is 48 or 56 Superbright LEDs and visible for a couple miles in the dark and probably half that in the daytime. No flashers on the back side, but I also have twin Light and Motion Vega headlights, set to flash during the day, steady on at night.
oh yea, did u even test drive the WAW before buying it or did you just buy it and then drive it for the first time ever? sorry for these many question. I know 1000% I will get a velomobile except, I am having a hard time choosing between the Quest and the WAW. Quest is very fast but limited turning radius and no assist. Where as WAW is not as fast but.......?
drumzstix666 2 years ago
another question, where is the trunk(s)?
drumzstix666 2 years ago
how is this car on speed bumps?
drumzstix666 2 years ago
how do you clear the water off the windshield during a rain fall?
drumzstix666 2 years ago
I did not test the WAW, and simply hoped to fit inside. I had previously purchased an AAW a3 and the manufacturer required that I travel to Texas to test it and to learn the building steps. I was happy that I did, because it made things much easier overall. When I received the kit for the WAW, I found I had a half-inch of clearance for my knee when I get in, but plenty of room once in the seat. I had to get 140mm cranks to keep my knees from hitting the nose, but I have long legs.
freddotu 2 years ago
There is room behind the seat, divided by the rear wheel cover. It is tall, but not wide, and is only deep if your seat is well forward. I take speed bumps at about 10 mph and have scraped the belly on one or two. Steeply angled driveways are taken slowly and at a diagonal, because the nose will scrape if taken straight on.
I use a plastic protective product called RejeX to shed rain from the visor, or I leave the visor open and get my face and shoulders wet.
freddotu 2 years ago
I ordered mine from BlueVelo and I learned later that BentUp Cycles could have ordered one. Because I was lucky enough to get a kit, which is not usually done, my price would not be accurate as a comparison. The value of the dollar has changed quite a bit since then. You will also note that BlueVelo is going to be selling the Quest at a greatly reduced price compared to importing from overseas.
freddotu 2 years ago
Electric assists are another topic entirely. I've used only the Stokemonkey, which required a custom mount but was easily accomplished. Other options are to use a hub motor, but they have limitations. If you decide to get a Stokemonkey, I can probably help advise you on the installation and you'll have to tell Todd that I've offered to do so. I've not seen the inside of the Quest, but I think it probably has enough room to mount a Stokemonkey. You may find the Quest and Stokemonkey to be best.
freddotu 2 years ago
In what country and/or state do you live?
freddotu 2 years ago
oh yea, and HOW did you order it? sorry for these questions but that's because i KNOW i am going to get a velomobile for high school next year. I'm having a hard time choosing between the Quest and yours, the WAW.
drumzstix666 2 years ago
oh dude, a few other questions, how much was your WAW with the electric assist? I want to get one like yours for high school except will it at least fit a backpack in the rear?
drumzstix666 2 years ago
If you want to prevent the aborted close pass that occurred early in the video, you need to ride left of center in the lane. Riding closer to the right tire track encourages too close in-lane passing. You can see examples of this in the Lakewood Blvd sequences in the "Bicycle Driving on SoCal Arterials" video on the CyclistLorax channel. You can also see this effect on the Cyclist View website at 3w(dot)CyclistView(dot)com by clicking on the 5th presentation, "Motorists passing Bicyclists"
CyclistLorax 3 years ago
dershnof, there are some roadways on which I ride where I have to be in the center, and sometimes slightly left of center, just to keep drivers from unsafe passes. Florida allows for proper vehicular cycling practices, even though many law enforcement officers don't know the law. In what state do you live and ride?
freddotu 4 years ago
I have recently resorted to riding more twoards the center of the lane since most people where I live dont respect cycilsts very much.
Dershnof 4 years ago
I also have a 12" red DOT reflective tape strip on the tail, mounted vertically, two silver DOT reflective strips on the side and two long slender (not-DOT, but the same stuff) reflective strips from nose to tail. The velomobile is Safety Yellow, extremely visible.
freddotu 4 years ago
Thank you for the positive comments. I drive/operate a WAW Velomobile, with a very large always-on bright red taillight. It's six inches by two inches and is 48 or 56 Superbright LEDs and visible for a couple miles in the dark and probably half that in the daytime. No flashers on the back side, but I also have twin Light and Motion Vega headlights, set to flash during the day, steady on at night.
freddotu 4 years ago
Thanks for posting this video.
Where are you located? Did you get much grief from motorists?
Do you wear reflective clothing? Do you use any type rear flashing device?
Good Work
Ride Safe.
MewFushisDad 4 years ago