That 25 kph law is silly ... people can almost run that fast. The law should be adjusted to give assist up to 40 kph, but limit the horsepower so you only get a slight push to sustain the momentum.
You can stil pedal above the 25 kph, I think the limit is okay, as you often only use the e-assist If it is hilly and at stop and go in the city. If you limit the "horsepower" (torque / NM) e-assist will not be usefull where you need it.. Hint hills 🤔😉
@@VelostradaDk1 Thanks for the reply. This cleared things up for me. There is way few people online that believe in dialogue. I've been trying regular e-bicycles for many years and I cant justify dragging around that extra wheight when you go below 25 kph so rarely.
@@z0uLess Yes, there is a huge difference when rideing a velomobile (or other aerodynamic bikes) than a normal e-bike. In a velomobile you do not feel the the "bike" gets heavy as on a normal e-bike. Of course If it is a very heavy velomobile you might feel its hard to push the pedals when above 25 kph. The Orca in this video, weight about 45 kg + luggage. I had No problems going 35-45 kph on flat god roads
@@VelostradaDk1 Yes, at the moment people using these bicycles are enthusiasts that have their own little clubs and enjoy the fun of it, but I am thinking more towards efficiency in commuting and the overall technology towards greener cities. In Norway, people are really into riding fast bicycles, and this type of market suits the real quick and light velomobiles. In optimal conditions you should be able to do 50 kph on the flats and sustain the needed wattage for 30-60 mins, am I not right?
@@z0uLess Yes you are right, one can hold the high speed (at low wattage) for hours if the condition are okay (Road, traffic etc.) In Norway there are some nice roads, of course some parts are hilly, anyway you can ride long time without stops on those roads. See th-cam.com/video/niPT_eMXkdQ/w-d-xo.html
Most interesting...I have long thought my e assist equipped mango has some problem....I only get 25 km range with my 250 watt sunstar motor with only the lightest of use. Battery is 24v. 11ah/264wh. Cannot believe the range you get..that’s incredible !!
Kevin, I testeted the sunstar in my strada in 2015. Here in Eco-mode: th-cam.com/video/rUJ2iBl7i7o/w-d-xo.html (106 km before battery was empty) A playlist form all the "tests": th-cam.com/play/PL1zk5wCBCsFZbYhcW5SfJj85DUUK9WsgU.html It's always hard to compare how far you can drive with E-assist, because there are some reservations that influence how far you drive. How much power comes into the pedals of yourself, wind, road, weight, temperature etc
Thank you for putting comments in your video, it made it very interesting.
Pro tip: watch series at flixzone. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.
@Langston Lyle Definitely, been watching on Flixzone for months myself =)
Great! I read that this VM now costs 8.600 EU plus 2.600 EU for the electric drive. A lot of money....
Very interesting....thank... !!!
That 25 kph law is silly ... people can almost run that fast. The law should be adjusted to give assist up to 40 kph, but limit the horsepower so you only get a slight push to sustain the momentum.
You can stil pedal above the 25 kph, I think the limit is okay, as you often only use the e-assist If it is hilly and at stop and go in the city. If you limit the "horsepower" (torque / NM) e-assist will not be usefull where you need it.. Hint hills 🤔😉
@@VelostradaDk1 Thanks for the reply. This cleared things up for me. There is way few people online that believe in dialogue. I've been trying regular e-bicycles for many years and I cant justify dragging around that extra wheight when you go below 25 kph so rarely.
@@z0uLess Yes, there is a huge difference when rideing a velomobile (or other aerodynamic bikes) than a normal e-bike. In a velomobile you do not feel the the "bike" gets heavy as on a normal e-bike. Of course If it is a very heavy velomobile you might feel its hard to push the pedals when above 25 kph. The Orca in this video, weight about 45 kg + luggage. I had No problems going 35-45 kph on flat god roads
@@VelostradaDk1 Yes, at the moment people using these bicycles are enthusiasts that have their own little clubs and enjoy the fun of it, but I am thinking more towards efficiency in commuting and the overall technology towards greener cities. In Norway, people are really into riding fast bicycles, and this type of market suits the real quick and light velomobiles. In optimal conditions you should be able to do 50 kph on the flats and sustain the needed wattage for 30-60 mins, am I not right?
@@z0uLess Yes you are right, one can hold the high speed (at low wattage) for hours if the condition are okay (Road, traffic etc.) In Norway there are some nice roads, of course some parts are hilly, anyway you can ride long time without stops on those roads. See th-cam.com/video/niPT_eMXkdQ/w-d-xo.html
and how was knee after ride e assist
Fine or better than without as I had the assist uphill(which can be tough for knees)
E assist can be fitted to any velomobile we not getting younger :)))it is only a assist to start and helps uphill
Most interesting...I have long thought my e assist equipped mango has some problem....I only get 25 km range with my 250 watt sunstar motor with only the lightest of use. Battery is 24v. 11ah/264wh. Cannot believe the range you get..that’s incredible !!
@@KevinBrownmusic 25 km is low but as 100 electrice good but a bigger accu makes more range think of e cykes
Kevin, I testeted the sunstar in my strada in 2015. Here in Eco-mode: th-cam.com/video/rUJ2iBl7i7o/w-d-xo.html (106 km before battery was empty) A playlist form all the "tests": th-cam.com/play/PL1zk5wCBCsFZbYhcW5SfJj85DUUK9WsgU.html It's always hard to compare how far you can drive with E-assist, because there are some reservations that influence how far you drive. How much power comes into the pedals of yourself, wind, road, weight, temperature etc