Friday, June 12, 2009

Opening

Hello! This is my first post. I want to do an over cap of the velomobile project. I have done a lot of research on ideas for suspension and drivetrain. This is something that has gained interest as a way for me to travel to and from work.

The velomobile must be built mainly of readily available material, wood, fiberglass. Most drivetrain parts will consist of bicycle parts. I have a 500 watt electric assist motor to make the vehicle easier to operate. I want to incorporate working lights and blinkers for safety. It will have a bright color to stick in traffic. Did I mention, this need to be build able. I have a little wood and fiberglass experience, but no design or bike building experience.

Building material
  • Wood- Main frame
  • Fiberglass
  • Aluminum or steel- for suspension parts

Features

  • Pedal/ electric assist
  • Lights/ blinkers
  • Fully enclosed
  • Full suspension
  • Tadpole layout

I will post building ideas later. I have some drawings I will try to get scanned.

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