Comments on: The velomobiles are coming but will they play a part in the future of e-mobility? https://momentummag.com/the-velomobiles-are-coming-but-will-they-play-a-part-in-the-future-of-e-mobility/ smart living by bike Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:33:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Allan https://momentummag.com/the-velomobiles-are-coming-but-will-they-play-a-part-in-the-future-of-e-mobility/#comment-125608 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:30:31 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=36839#comment-125608 Hi Ron,

Velomobiles: basically a recumbent trike with various levels of shelter from the elements and electric assist. They are practical for people living in cities, but generally not practical for people living in more rural areas.

I ride my recumbent trike year round, and rarely miss a day of riding due to weather( wind over 30 mph and temp under 20 degrees F). I ride for my health and fitness and errands within 10 miles of my home.

I would love to see an article on recumbent tricycles( and bicycles), and the benefits of riding pain free. I think you responded to my post from last year re: doing that very thing.

Looking forward to it.

I own a TerraTrike recumbent, 1500 miles so far this year.

]]> By: Shane Griffin https://momentummag.com/the-velomobiles-are-coming-but-will-they-play-a-part-in-the-future-of-e-mobility/#comment-125600 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:48:59 +0000 https://momentummag.com/?p=36839#comment-125600 I wouldn’t consider any of these options to be considered a velomobile. They are (HEV) Human Electric Vehicles. These vehicles are very heavy and nearly impossible to operate without e-assist functioning at all times. As much as these vehicles are covered they are not very aero.

True velomobiles are bullet shaped, weighing less than 80 lbs, and rarely needing e-assist unless the rider lives in a very hilly area and chooses to add it.

Former owner: Borealis velomobile, Current owner: WAW velomobile.

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