RainShadow1

Lightfoot Cycles Express Trike with Rainshadow velo shell

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[joyceann011]

I think this thing is awesome!! Every time I see a cycleist on a two-wheeled bike, biking to and from work in the pouring rain because they can't afford the gas prices, I think, "man I bet that person would really appreiciate a velomobile right about now". We've become a society of lazy slobs that if we can't get from point A to point B in 5 minutes then screw it. That's truely sad. A recent study shows that most commutes are within 3 to 5 miles of the home. Are we really that addicted to oil?

[MrHobiecat]

The aerodynamic effect of that flat edged, square cornered, flat back body HAS TO be negative.

as for rain, put fenders on your wheels and remember your body is 87% water already. 1% more isnt going to hurt you.

[jesse2006]

this is totally amazing! can i get a copy of the plans?

[DubRexUK]

For a proper road legal electric MTB look out for theChilli electric bike coming out in Feb/March from Germany, what I hope to be the first proper electric MTB with front and rear suspension (air/sprung).

[DubRexUK]

There is a great product in this range worth reviewing, technically still a pedelec (electric bike) but more akin to a motorbike.These are the fighter and bomber by Stealth Electric Bikes, a bunch of bored and borderline suicidal Australians, but with one of the most heartstopping and inspiring products I have yet seen.

[DubRexUK]

@ectopet According to country the rules do differ but UK above a 300W motor a bike becomes a scooter, therefore in need of insurance and a license to ride on the road. Other countries impose a speed tariff or limitation for electric bikes (pedelecs) but Germany (rather cleverly) imposes a limit for unlicensing and then has a simple test with minimal insurance for higher powered bikes.

[GrimlyKK]

How supremely tragic.

[Jerrysimonsimon]

Lovely video with music that complements it really well. I love the idea of it though would feel unsafe using it on a main road full of cars.

[0urGaia]

Think this is the future. Plenty roof for flexible solar cells. Think they should have had the stig exit the bike at the supermarket for bit of light humor.

[TheAwesomeSauceShow]

It would be nice if you didn't fast forward the video so we can see how long it really takes for the cyclist to get to the convenient store. Also, this might be a marketing video( aka: not telling you the cons of the product, just the pros :( )