Tour de Bülk - everything you wanted to know about the new Bülk Velomobile
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I was able to scan your QR off the video! Awesome tour Ben
Nice!
A real step forward! I really like the 'modular' aspects that make this velomobile one that can be quickly fine-tuned to a wide range of body types. It seems like the Bülk is packed with a combination of thoughtful new features compared to many previous velomobile designs.
Absolutely. What I didn't notice until this morning is that the ambassador models have a movable chain tensioner up front to help with adjustments for test rides. Very slick.
AWESOME looking machine!
The storage shelf also solves the oil canning noise of the rear well cover my Quest always had - The modular sections and adaptors look amazing and are so simple to fit and removal Your trumpet and my bagpipes fit perfectly!
So many ingenious features really
Very nice overview vid BTW 👏
Thanks! 👍
Incredibly refined and well-designed velomobile!! Very impressive, although I’m surprised the seat isn’t hard mounted -only Velcro- it seems like it might get loose over time? I like the adjustability, though. I’m 5’6”. It the Bulk short enough? Awesome foresight on the trailer hitch. I wondered if velomobiles accept one. Can’t wait for the snow to clear and see a first ride! (Wait for it to melt…don’t get the Bulk all salty!)
I was out twice today for a ride. I need to get ahold of another set of GoPro stick-on mounts. Didn’t have time to pick any up today. The ride is incredible. So fast. Climbs fantastic for a recumbent
The Bülk can definitely fit someone 5’6”. Plenty for room for the bottom bracket to slide further towards the rider. I have an unusually short torso with average length legs. I was sent a clip-on adapter for the seat support. That plus a few of the hard foam seat pads were enough for me to see I’ve ether hood comfortably. There is such a huge range of adjustability that most people can fit.
The seat mount won’t come loose. The notches work very well. It feels very solid when pedaling. Just be careful getting out that you step on the bridge rather than on the seat.
did anybody ever do a self-balancing 2 wheel velomobile? maybe with a heavy gyroscope wheel to keep it upright
2 wheel Velomobiles are called streamliners. There is one model supposedly road worthy, but I’d rather not be trying to balance on two wheels in a shell, especially in heavy wind like I rode home in today.
how do you fix flat and do other maintnace
Access hatches front and rear to get drivetrain. All wheels are single sided so changing a tire is very easy. Just pull the tire off and insert the new tube. No need to mess with quick releases or anything
Here’s a helpful video about tire changes th-cam.com/video/swuY9jXES64/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
With an enclosed floor, how do you reverse?
Either try to stop on a little uphill, reach out with my hand to push myself back, carry a collapsible walking pole, or just hop out and turn around. I usually opt for hopping out. I can normally do that faster than the other options. I never really used my feet to back up in the Quest XS either. I don’t know the last time I even needed to back up.
Thank you for replying. I wonder if someone will eventually put a reverse mechanism in a velomobile.@@mnveloguy
@@smokeystover5682I think I remember someone saying there is an e-assist motor that has a reverse mechanism, but I think it is generally not something most riders will need. I guess it depends on where you are riding. I would not need it here where I live.
Nicely done. The spot light really helped. All in, how much?
Not sure what you mean by the second part of your comment
@@mnveloguy Sorry, I meant cost, velo, shipping, import tax, etc. 😁
@@CharlesSnyder cost without VAT starts around $8300 I think. $2k shipping, maybe around $500 in import costs. Worth every penny. I need to pick up a new GoPro mount for the Bülk so I can make ride videos. The speed compared to my Quest XS is insane. I’m averaging summer speeds in the Bülk in the winter!
No mirrors?
Just installed today before my first ride. DIdnt have time before the review to install them.
It looks great. I hope I can make the live stream. What I am most interested in is the electrical. I have a few options and ideas.
@@DuaneHJardine there is certainly room to enhance the electrical. I plan to add a brake light and mount flashers in that safety module.
...but can your flugel fit?☺️
Hmm. Compelling question. I'm afraid I haven't got quite a small enough flugel case to try that out :) Certainly the trombone does not fit. Quite a shame really.
Those lights at the front L/R aren’t headlights they’re indicators.
Did I call them headlights on the Buelk? I was quite tired. It wouldn't surprise me if I named quite few things incorrectly. I promise I know the difference!
62-33 does that work at all ? That is waaayyyy above the max capacity of 16 teeth delta that Shimano specs. Now I know that Shimano is very conservative , but this is extreme . If it works , it would be great , I admit
It does work. I got to try it out today on a hill. Shifts very well. I only need the bottom 2 or 3 gears with the 33 tooth ring. My big ring is actually 60 tooth. Just big enough for me.
@@mnveloguy This is very good news coz a velomobile needs a really wide range of gears . On the flats you definitely need a big chainring due to the great aerodynamics and high top speed , on hilly terrain you really want a very small ring due to the extra weight .
@@mnveloguy I have been running 61-33 rings with 11-40 cassette for years on my DF and never had a chain drop. If I went to a 622 rear wheel (DF has 559) I would need a 11-46 cassette or similar. "Fritz" on german forum runs this.
Oh shit that's not good try a snow plough on the front
its a terrible name for a velomobile in english. saying that the english speaking world is relatively tiny for bikes let alone velomobiles due to most people still being convinced its absolutely ok to drive :/
Eggert Bülk ,the Genius behind the CW WONDER