Velomobile - full speed (Velomobil in voller Fahrt)

Milan - recumbent bike of the future, alternative to the automobile, cycle driving gear, self-propelling, quicker and more comfortable than a simple bicycle.
Milan - das Velomobil: mit eigener Muskelkraft schneller und bequemer als ein Fahrrad; aus GFK, ca. 30 kg schwer mit bester Aerodynamik. Das Fahrrad der Zukunft, die Alternative zum Automobil.

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[lsmike]

If you really were the athlete you claim to be, you'd know that pedalling and power delivery is not the bottleneck. It's aerodynamics, and that's where HPVs gain massively over stick bikes. At 20mph, roughly 80% of the work you're doing is pushing air out of the way.

[lsmike]

LOL, and yet IME it's the haters who aren't the doers. Anyone who can do, respects. Riding in a velomobile you'll be both faster and more comfortable.

[durdee11]

does it get hot inside the shell of one these things during summer rides?

[Gr1mm1g3r]

@hoodedwonder actually its easier to do uphill on a revcumbant specially a trike...granted ypu slow down a lot.. but even if you shifted all the way to easiest to pedal(granny gear) you dont have to shift position..dont have to throw your weight,,, i've climbed hills that my racing buddies staggered and walked (8 grade)

[Anoukkop]

Cute film! Fine Velomobile! I'm lovin' it!! :-)

[Kopeke88]

awesome intro :D ( i want one) :(

[KrunchyJD]

@fightTHEpower08 They make Velomobiles in Australia, look up Avatar Supervelo. They are made in the mornington Perninsula near Melbourne. Why would it be useless in Australia?

I agree though with other people their price is off putting.

[hoodedwonder]

Recumbent bikes are not ideal for going up hills, you have to get speed up and maintain that speed. Large hills would be a killer. But they're far better at comfort and less wind resistance than a normal diamond frame

[ansjol]

What about uphill?

[tehbunny019]

because the better aero means you're moving less air.

[Pl4rk]

why is it "faster" than other bikes? i mean, you still need to push really hard if you are in a higher gear

[shorerydr10]

nah i would buy it if if were like 5 grand...