Thanks Ben for taking the challenge of being a dealer her in the US! Looking at all these Velo's coming over is sure exciting to see. These new owners will be as happy as I have been with my recent Bülk purchase. And to hear a couple are coming out my way to Oregon is awesome!
Gorgeous machines! Great to see so many heading for the USA. Even better that your HQ is in tropical Minnesota. I hope to see you on the trails sometime. As an avid bicylist with my Gates belt drive, I was wondering about the feasability of a velomobile with a belt drive. Has this been explored?
As you know, taking up slack on a belt is not nearly as easy as a chain. So the question then becomes, what are you thinking of for a variety of gears? Many are using internally geared hubs/drives, but it gets complicated quickly when you add the structure of the velomobile itself, which may get in the way of swapping a belt. It may get done some day, but it may take many baby steps.
As domer says in his comment, right now it's not really feasible to use a belt drive. It would be quite challenging with the way the drivetrain is set up to get the belt on and off. I understand people are quite fond of belt drives, but with the enclosed drivetrain of a velomobile, a chain based drive works really well, stays clean, and lasts 10-15,000 miles.
@@mnveloguy and domer8t8: Thanks for your feedback. I was wondering about that whole set up, especially with the wide range of gears on a velo and the two rings up front. If Santa asks me what I want for Christmas, I'll ask for someone to invent a belt drive velo. Great to hear that your chain lasts so long. Do you have any problems with it stretching out? When I rode chain drive bikes (32 miles a day commuting to work, 2-4x a week, all seasons) it seemed like I was replacing the chain every year despite cleaning the drivetrain habitually.
@@steveborn3455 nope. No issues with it stretching for many thousands of miles. That’s the beauty of a fully enclosed drivetrain. Mine has over 5,000 miles on it including this past winter and shows zero wear. I have friends with 15,000 miles on their chains. Just lube regularly and it will keep going for a VERY long time. Velomobiles require a lot less maintenance than normal bikes because of the enclosed drivetrain. Pretty cool deal imo.
I actually have no idea what port it will arrive at. Obviously things will be a bit of an issue at the port of Baltimore for awhile, so I sure hope not.
@@pasoroblesvelomobile definitely don’t need two, though it’s nice to be able to offer test rides in a Bülk that’s not mine. I do have two new Velomobiles coming for myself in the shipment, but they are two different models.
I think the shape of the Trisled Aquila 3 is a much better looking vehicle. Than the odd sperm whale looking shape of these. Not sure which is more aerodynamic. I assume they both are pretty close. They're still cool regardless but if both were similar priced with similar performance. I'd have to go with the Trisled....Sorry to the builders in Romainia.
You are entitled to your opinion. The Aquila 3 is not really meant for on road riding. I don't believe it has suspension and the low ground clearance would make it hard to clear things like potholes. Really 2 entirely different use cases. I'm partial to the Buelk, but to each their own.
@@michaelbrinks8089 all Velomobiles are cool in my opinion. Different designs for different purposes of course. Streamliners are pretty cool too, but not my first choice for on road riding!
Hi!!! Design is just a question of taste and appreciation. Each person has its own tastes in all. Nobody should critisize some else's taste. Have a great continuation. 😉👍👍👍👌
@@rnor3146 Many people thought the Pontiac Aztek crossover vehicle was really ugly. I thought it was years ago when it was 1st released. But now I think it doesn't look that bad.
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Thanks Ben for taking the challenge of being a dealer her in the US! Looking at all these Velo's coming over is sure exciting to see. These new owners will be as happy as I have been with my recent Bülk purchase. And to hear a couple are coming out my way to Oregon is awesome!
Hello!!!💛🧡
Customers are going to be happy of their choice!!!
A few days and they will enjoy.
Have a great continuation.
😉👍👍👍👌
This is the most helpful film so far that shows off the beautiful colours on offer... more please!
Next time I have a big delivery I will make a new video.
Those must be some happy, smart, good-looking people doing their thing. Cool!
Indeed they are.
Wow ... those are so amazing looking! Totally drool worthy ;)
These are clients with taste!
Beautiful bikes beautifully displayed. Thanks.
Gorgeous machines! Great to see so many heading for the USA. Even better that your HQ is in tropical Minnesota. I hope to see you on the trails sometime. As an avid bicylist with my Gates belt drive, I was wondering about the feasability of a velomobile with a belt drive. Has this been explored?
As you know, taking up slack on a belt is not nearly as easy as a chain. So the question then becomes, what are you thinking of for a variety of gears? Many are using internally geared hubs/drives, but it gets complicated quickly when you add the structure of the velomobile itself, which may get in the way of swapping a belt. It may get done some day, but it may take many baby steps.
As domer says in his comment, right now it's not really feasible to use a belt drive. It would be quite challenging with the way the drivetrain is set up to get the belt on and off. I understand people are quite fond of belt drives, but with the enclosed drivetrain of a velomobile, a chain based drive works really well, stays clean, and lasts 10-15,000 miles.
@@mnveloguy and domer8t8:
Thanks for your feedback. I was wondering about that whole set up, especially with the wide range of gears on a velo and the two rings up front. If Santa asks me what I want for Christmas, I'll ask for someone to invent a belt drive velo.
Great to hear that your chain lasts so long. Do you have any problems with it stretching out? When I rode chain drive bikes (32 miles a day commuting to work, 2-4x a week, all seasons) it seemed like I was replacing the chain every year despite cleaning the drivetrain habitually.
@@steveborn3455 nope. No issues with it stretching for many thousands of miles. That’s the beauty of a fully enclosed drivetrain. Mine has over 5,000 miles on it including this past winter and shows zero wear. I have friends with 15,000 miles on their chains. Just lube regularly and it will keep going for a VERY long time. Velomobiles require a lot less maintenance than normal bikes because of the enclosed drivetrain. Pretty cool deal imo.
What's the snorkle looking thing on the top of some of them? It looks like the air intake on an old outdated F1 race car.
That's the HotSpot light module. It puts the lights up closer to driver eye height and is an important safety feature.
@@mnveloguy Thanks for reply/answer, I thought it was either a light or a vent positioned to circulated air better.
Was that container ship heading for Baltimore?
I actually have no idea what port it will arrive at. Obviously things will be a bit of an issue at the port of Baltimore for awhile, so I sure hope not.
are they all standard size? for example i am 6foot 6inch and i would want to buy something comfortable. i dont guess the shape is universal.
There are several models for taller riders. The Milan GT, DFXL, A9.2, Snoek L, and Quatrevelo Plus are all options for 6'6" riders.
@@mnveloguyalright i discovered your website after making that comment, thank you very much!
@@Francois_Dupont just did some site updates this afternoon!
I want one it would be nice to ride one where i live
Check the listing of dealers
At www.VelomobileWorld.com
Who is Búlk #171 for? I saw the video of you riding it with Jan.
Me. It is my new Bülk. Once it arrives I’ll put #56 up for sale.
@@mnveloguy And I was wondering why you needed two Bülks. I like the colors.
@@pasoroblesvelomobile definitely don’t need two, though it’s nice to be able to offer test rides in a Bülk that’s not mine. I do have two new Velomobiles coming for myself in the shipment, but they are two different models.
I think the shape of the Trisled Aquila 3 is a much better looking vehicle. Than the odd sperm whale looking shape of these. Not sure which is more aerodynamic. I assume they both are pretty close.
They're still cool regardless but if both were similar priced with similar performance. I'd have to go with the Trisled....Sorry to the builders in Romainia.
You are entitled to your opinion. The Aquila 3 is not really meant for on road riding. I don't believe it has suspension and the low ground clearance would make it hard to clear things like potholes. Really 2 entirely different use cases. I'm partial to the Buelk, but to each their own.
@@mnveloguy I made sure to add "They're still cool regardless" ....But yeah, track only with no suspension is a big problem.
@@michaelbrinks8089 all Velomobiles are cool in my opinion. Different designs for different purposes of course. Streamliners are pretty cool too, but not my first choice for on road riding!
Hi!!! Design is just a question of taste and appreciation.
Each person has its own tastes in all.
Nobody should critisize some else's taste.
Have a great continuation.
😉👍👍👍👌
@@rnor3146 Many people thought the Pontiac Aztek crossover vehicle was really ugly. I thought it was years ago when it was 1st released. But now I think it doesn't look that bad.