http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velomobile
A velomobile or bicycle car is a human-powered vehicle, fully enclosed for protection from weather . They are almost always single-passenger derived from tricycles, with a full fairing & many are homebuilt
They are expensive BUT if money was not an issue or far less of an issue would you consider using a velomobile as transportation?
Why or why not?
What preconcieved notions do you have about them?
Would they be socially acceptable were you live?
2006-12-21 11:37:03 · 5 answers · asked by concerned_earthling 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Yeah. What's not to like. Cheap to run, zero emissions, and you can kiss your fat **** goodbye. As for slow power assisted velos regularly attain speeds well in excess of 50km/hr on the flat. World speed record 80+ Mph(unassisted).
Unpopular due to price, could buy a used sedan for much the same price. Then there is turning up sweaty.
Probably about as socially acceptable as riding a bicycle
2006-12-21 13:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have made 2
2014-12-30 22:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The added weight of the enclosure makes them inefficient.
They would not be socially accepted. You would be "that weird guy that rides that crazy tricycle..."
2006-12-21 11:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by mrknositall 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
paint
2006-12-21 15:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by jsutin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too slow. No way.
2006-12-21 11:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋