Late January Update
First let me give thanks to everyone who
sent me comments and messages regarding my first year writing a regular
blog. There is much to report over the
year and analysis to be done and without fail, I find a new bit of information just after I press publish. I'm
looking forward to the New Year. Finding
information and writing little summaries takes time and I try to do this in my
spare time. Hopefully I will continue to
have the time to do this regularly.
This week I have a number of things to
report.
Marvelo
This week, Jon provided an update on
the Marvelo. There are currently three
SKRs on order. The first production unit
built last summer is currently being used as a demonstrator it has a double-sided
aluminum swingarm with an air shock, but future models will have a single sided
carbon swingarm. The standard drivetrain
is also under revision; the SKR will be sold with a choice of a conventional
2x10 or 3x10 derailleur-based drivetrain.
Jon is currently working on a
hard-top/cockpit canopy. Just like the
standard Milan and WAW, it will be detachable from the cockpit hatch.
As far as performance goes, based on his tests, Jon reports that the SKR is on par with the Milan GT and likely somewhere between the WAW and DF. He is currently considering offering the Marvelo SKR as a kit. The estimated price for the kit would be approximately $5,000 USD. This is a very attractive price for a good carbon fiber velomobile and provides a good entry point for new riders on a budget.
As far as performance goes, based on his tests, Jon reports that the SKR is on par with the Milan GT and likely somewhere between the WAW and DF. He is currently considering offering the Marvelo SKR as a kit. The estimated price for the kit would be approximately $5,000 USD. This is a very attractive price for a good carbon fiber velomobile and provides a good entry point for new riders on a budget.
Ligfiets
The Dutch recumbent publication offered a
free on-line issue last week. I had a
chance to read the issue with the help of Google and I was very impressed with
the quality and content. I do not think
there is another publication that provides the same type of content anywhere
around the world. I wish you would publish this information
on-line as it would be easier for some
of us to use tools to understand the
interesting articles you publish.
IntercityBike
Daniel informed members of the
Velomobilforum that he has finished the development of the “everyday” wheel
pants for the DF/DF-XL and Evo-K, Ks and R.
There is no word yet on delivery timeframe and price.
VeloTilt
Wim Schermer reports on the latest
development of the VeloTilt prototype. A
new front fork has been installed.. The
new fork addresses some of the shortcomings from the old design. I hope we see this velomobile on the road soon so we can have a better idea of the overall performance.
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