Had a ride in a Porsche that colour as a kid; very special, but your new ride looks better to me! Hope the change in cleat position works for you. I'd imagine ideal cleat position is very different on a recumbent?
Fantastic stuff as always John! can't wait to see her in person someday at a BHPC Event. What rider size do these run up to? i find myself more and more curious over the idea of a Velomobile but height seems to be a restricting factor for most. (195cm) Keep safe and stay awesome!
good to see you again. I thought velomobiles were similar to recumbents with cleat positioning. And the accepted best position was as far back as possible. But now you are going to tell me something else for sure? Guess it depends too on what size cranks you have?
This may be a very odd question: But, here's the question. How much would it cost to live in London for 6 months? I ask this because I was just hit by a car in my QV. When I get my QV repaired, I want to bring my QV over there and have a different velo experience.
John... Great intro to your new Alpha 7. If it is not too much bother, would you consider showing your Alpha 7 configurator? Thanks again... and best of luck with the new ride.
true, looks a bit tight on in there, especially for someone as tall as John. And there's hardly any place to keep snacks and drinks handy. Guess older velos still have some benefits, they're not to be ignored. John, what's the feedback on using such a tall chainring? can you climb at all? I couldn't see any mountain drive in there, and even with that it would be still very long
Hi, as someone who wants to get his first bike with aerodynamic fairing at low cost in Germany: Where to look for a second hand one, good enough for beginners Any advice?
You bolted in your seat! According to the seat install video it showed the holes in the seat sliding over the bolt heads so you can take the seat out easily (no washers). Was this too much trouble to do? It did seem tricky to get just right. Do you have to remove the seat often? Is the seat installed in the Milan mk7 similar to this or different?
How bad is it walking in the new shoes? Those sound slippery af. I used to run Look pedals and road shoes and when I had to walk away from the bike it was like being a penguin on ice. Much prefer ordinary slip on work boots with mountain bike flat pedals with studs keeping my feet in place. Can't spin quite as much but worth the tradeoff as I'm definitely not racing. Do you carry normal shoes with you in the velo?
John... how long did you have to wait for the Alpha 7Mk2? I was informed that the wait list here in the states is 7 months. Alpha 7... 7 months... coincidence, or conspiracy??? HaHa
I find it a bit frustrating that such an expensive tool has a super cheap ugly headrest made of cheap acoustic foam. not mention that material does absorb so you can imagine all the sweat..bleah..other thna that it's great!
This video came up in my suggestions like it was going to be SUPER interesting, but it was SO... boring. Better editing plz, less focusing on boring technical details, there's thousands of people watching cool bicycle stuff on TH-cam not just your mates who know the details mix up the familiar with the unfamiliar matey! Good luck with your channel ✌🏾
Excellent choice with the double BOA Lakes!
Proud to see such beautiful velomobiles are made in Romania.
What a beautiful machine! Congrats John!
Congrats John. Enjoy.
I'm loving the MK2 it looks great and your hair is looking smooth to man your hair grows fast
Great video. You got me drooling/dreaming for that Mk2.
Yes ,keep us updated on the new shoes and positioning.
love your content!
You always have the best music!
Just gorgeous stunningly mesmerizing Alpha7 velo
Great video!
Big Healey colour scheme, very nice , congrats.
Nice one, congrats
Had a ride in a Porsche that colour as a kid; very special, but your new ride looks better to me! Hope the change in cleat position works for you. I'd imagine ideal cleat position is very different on a recumbent?
What a nice bike, hopefully one day I can get one.
Reminds me of Amsterdam bike path nice
Let's see this thing go!
Lovely machine - go on, shock us with the price of your new shoes! :D
Fantastic stuff as always John! can't wait to see her in person someday at a BHPC Event.
What rider size do these run up to? i find myself more and more curious over the idea of a Velomobile but height seems to be a restricting factor for most. (195cm)
Keep safe and stay awesome!
For the Alpha around 185 max, a quattro velo or Milan gt should be ok for you.
an elevation system for the chasis, so as to become off-road on demand, would be awesome!!!
good to see you again. I thought velomobiles were similar to recumbents with cleat positioning. And the accepted best position was as far back as possible. But now you are going to tell me something else for sure? Guess it depends too on what size cranks you have?
This may be a very odd question:
But, here's the question.
How much would it cost to live in London for 6 months?
I ask this because I was just hit by a car in my QV.
When I get my QV repaired, I want to bring my QV over there and have a different velo experience.
Nice video John! Can the new stronger steering plates easily retrofitted to the older Alpha 7 ?
There is some thinking in some recumbent circles that cleats should be mid-foot.
John... Great intro to your new Alpha 7. If it is not too much bother, would you consider showing your Alpha 7 configurator?
Thanks again... and best of luck with the new ride.
true, looks a bit tight on in there, especially for someone as tall as John.
And there's hardly any place to keep snacks and drinks handy. Guess older velos still have some benefits, they're not to be ignored.
John, what's the feedback on using such a tall chainring? can you climb at all? I couldn't see any mountain drive in there, and even with that it would be still very long
Man I'm starting my project of making a Velomobile but slow finishes the best result hmm just need more development and upgrades.
Muito bonito, espero que alguém ,algum dia possa importar para o Brasil essas maravilhosas máquinas de padalar
Nice shoes. Awesome recumbent. Any names yet?
Not yet, looking for suggestions
How do you prevent your velomobile from being stolen? Do you use a bike lock?
Haha, it looked like you were steering the Velo via remote control (from 8:38 )
Mooie kleur blauw
Hi, as someone who wants to get his first bike with aerodynamic fairing at low cost in Germany: Where to look for a second hand one, good enough for beginners Any advice?
How tall are you, will this bike fit a 1.92m tall person?
Is there any camber to the wheels on an alpha? The sides look pretty flat, especially compared to the DF.
Yes there is
How do you lock up a velomobile? Love you channel! Gcn can suck it :P :)
You bolted in your seat! According to the seat install video it showed the holes in the seat sliding over the bolt heads so you can take the seat out easily (no washers). Was this too much trouble to do? It did seem tricky to get just right. Do you have to remove the seat often? Is the seat installed in the Milan mk7 similar to this or different?
It is bolted behind my shoulders and slides over bolt heads at my hips for lifting out.
Thanks. It looks great by the way.
How bad is it walking in the new shoes? Those sound slippery af. I used to run Look pedals and road shoes and when I had to walk away from the bike it was like being a penguin on ice. Much prefer ordinary slip on work boots with mountain bike flat pedals with studs keeping my feet in place. Can't spin quite as much but worth the tradeoff as I'm definitely not racing. Do you carry normal shoes with you in the velo?
Definitely have to have your wits about you decending stairs, if have a long walk once I reach my destination I'll chuck a pair off shoes in the back.
How did you "lock up" the alpha????
Lock through back wheel attached to a bike rack, with foam cover on.
PS would appreciate tighter editing too
John... how long did you have to wait for the Alpha 7Mk2?
I was informed that the wait list here in the states is 7 months. Alpha 7... 7 months... coincidence, or conspiracy??? HaHa
It's around eight months here.
I find it a bit frustrating that such an expensive tool has a super cheap ugly headrest made of cheap acoustic foam. not mention that material does absorb so you can imagine all the sweat..bleah..other thna that it's great!
This video came up in my suggestions like it was going to be SUPER interesting, but it was SO... boring.
Better editing plz, less focusing on boring technical details, there's thousands of people watching cool bicycle stuff on TH-cam not just your mates who know the details mix up the familiar with the unfamiliar matey!
Good luck with your channel ✌🏾
Do you ever pass any of the devices called bicycles? why are they always passing you. for $15000 you could at least pass a running dog.