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News article - Alaska Daily News

Nick Hein — 2008-10-30T15:16:15

Alaska cyclist finds solution to high gasoline prices Cheery velomobile is an enclosed recumbent tricycle DEBRA McKINNEY dmckinney< at >adn.com Published: October 30th, 2008 12:02 AM Last Modified: October 30th, 2008 01:56 AM If a bicycle and a Cessna had a love child, it would look like the gawker magnet Andy Sorensen drives around town. link to article: http://www.adn.com/front/story/572433.html Nick Hein Morgantown, WV -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/velomobile to manage your subscription.

08 Burlington Bikefest pics

Ethan Davis — 2008-10-18T17:11:51

Hi Folks, I've just posted my pictures of the Burlington Bikefest at www.velomobiles.net. Please follow the link from the news section. regards, -Ethan

update on velomobiles.net

Ethan Davis — 2008-10-18T02:23:57

Hi All, I just posted some pics of the first production Borealis culled from the internet and other VM related odds and ends on the News section of www.velomobiles.net. I plan to upload my pictures from the Burlington Bikefest/NE HPV Rally over the weekend. Borealis #3 is slated to be headed this way next week! Cheers, -Ethan

Fw: [hpvbuilders] Link to Velomobile Happening

Reg Rodaro — 2008-09-16T22:53:17

Velomobile Happening ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Beechy To: hpvbuilders< at >yahoogroups.ca Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:18 PM Subject: [hpvbuilders] Link to Velo event Here is the link to this weekends event: http://www.hptabrant.ca/velo2008.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: hpvbuilders< at >yahoogroups.ca; hpta< at >rogers.com From: john_murray< at >sympatico.ca Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:04:44 -0400 Subject: [hpvbuilders] Velo event I was looking for details, time etc for this weekend Velo event... anyone have a link or details?? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (6) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: hpvbuilders-unsubscribe< at >yahoogroups.ca To get to the webpage: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/hpvbuilders Change sett

Re: Easy CAD program

Giles Puckett — 2008-09-07T00:47:08

Hi VM'ers, See my new website http://www.aloftyideal.com for Lofty, and also other old stuff that people have found useful in the past (homemade sprockets, tube mitering, etc.) There is a beta-ish version there to download. It's not complete but should give the flavour of what I'm on about. Feedback welcome - I hope to work it up into something useful. Giles Puckett wrote: -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/velomobile to manage your subscription.

Re: Velomobile NAFTC

Tom Olofsson — 2008-09-03T21:16:35

Nick, NAFTC HQ is at WVU? Who knew? tom o. -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/velomobile to manage your subscription.

Wanted: Velomobile for a day

Nick Hein — 2008-09-03T09:56:57

Good morning, West Virginia University is headquarters for the national Alternative Fuels Training Center (NAFTC) and they are planning a symposium to increase public awareness of alternative transportation modes. A friend of mine is organizing the event here in WV on Sept 27 and would like me to bring vehicles that represent the latest technology in human power, in addition to giving a talk. I was wondering if anyone in the Morgantown, WV area (Pittsburgh, DC, Buffalo, etc) has a velomobile they would like to bring for the event. I'll have display space to show it to attendees all day and will be giving a 15min talk during which it will be featured. My first choice would be an Alleweder Versatile, but all others are welcome. If it isn't too far I may be able to come get it. I'll take good care of it. Also, the event is open to the public and I'd invite anyone interested to attend as well. I may also have my electric car (Fiero) running by then and on display. Nick Hein Morgantown, WV -- This messa

'08 NE HPV Rally in Burlington, VT

Ethan Davis — 2008-07-31T01:45:33

Hi Folks, The '08 NE HPV Rally is being held on October 4 and 5 in conjunction with the HPV Burlington Bikefest in Burlington, VT this year and is being organized by Phil Hammerslough. More information is being posted on the website at www.hpvburlingtonbikefest.org. Hope to see you all there (I might be bringing a Borealis Velomobile!) Cheers, -Ethan

Re: Velomobile Digest, Vol 48, Issue 2

Tom Olofsson — 2008-07-23T21:36:40

Nick, I like it. How tough could it be to build your own system? When you get it finished I will be happy to come along for a ride. tom o. -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/velomobile to manage your subscription.

Human powered overhead rail ride

Nick Hein — 2008-07-23T13:42:19

Good morning, This is on gizmag today. I want one. The cool thing is that you can go anywhere the rails do, independent of rider/motorist vagaries. http://www.gizmag.com/the-shweeb-human-powered-monorail/9678/ Nick Hein -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/velomobile to manage your subscription.

Velomobile Seminar 2009 - Call for papers

Andreas Fuchs — 2008-07-15T06:14:43

Invitation to submit papers to the 6th European Seminar on Velomobile Design, Copenhagen October 16.-17. 2009. The series of Velomobile Design Seminars started in 1993 in Copenhagen. Through 15 years the seminars have been an important inspiration to the development of velomobiles for practical transport and sport. The perspectives for velomobiles as an alternative, environmental friendly means of transportation are today more obvious than ever. In many situations a velomobile can replace a car, offering cargo space, weather protection, better aerodynamics and higher speed than an ordinary bicycle. People need more physical exercise for health care reasons, to stay or to become fit, to improve quality of life. A velomobile is a comfortable and secure means to get training. The velomobile doesn?t increase greenhouse-gas emissions, an issue, which has gained increasing attention in the last 5 years. The United Nations (Conference of Parties under UNFCCC) has called fo

Re: Velomobile Digest, Vol 47, Issue 8

Peter Cox — 2008-06-27T09:01:36

The two paddle (Sora - I think) Shimano flat bar roadbike shifters are ver good for controlling a 9 speed block on the rear (as you rightly suggest). Use them all the time on the VK2 which has stupidly small t-bar tiller handlebars ( of my own construction) The front shifter is not so good however, requiring large amounts of thumb travel and pressure and genrally being pretty rubbish. (I have tried every combination of narrower b/b, and different trim settings to alleviate this until I finally got bored and gave up.) Currently using an SRAM twister since it can be trimmed better (no room for a bar-ender) and it can be gripped around the larger diameter edge - but the rubber coating on this does have a tendency to fragment after a year or so of constant use). there is also a cheap 'half pipe' grip (available from chain reaction last time I checked)which has a full handwidth of grip available to grab and this has been ok since it removes the normal 'only thumb and forefinger grip' issues. (I've used this on a

Re: Quest shifters

Rob Hague — 2008-06-26T19:21:57

Thanks for the recommendation for these great gizmos. St John St Cycles in the UK stock a similar item but without the barrel adjusters - which seems to be an essential part. Yes, if you buy a set of Shimano barcons you get the barrel adjusters included, but I don't remember whether they came with the cheaper and nicer all- metal Dura Ace 7700 braze-on levers. So I've got a pair of the Paul thumbies on order. I was going to order from Harris Cyclery, having benefitted from late, great Sheldon Brown's help over the years until I found their $100 minimum order requirement. Oh well, Com Cycle USA came up with the best price including shipping to Europe. Rob On 25 Jun 2008, at 21:04, Keith Kohan wrote:

Re: Quest shifters

Rob Hague — 2008-06-25T19:32:23

On 25 Jun 2008, at 20:22, Chip Mefford wrote: Nice! Definitely on the 'possibles' list, especially given the current $ rate!!! Cheers, Rob -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/velomobile to manage your subscription.

Quest shifters

Rob Hague — 2008-06-25T19:02:18

I'm not a great fan of twist shifters. They seem to lack the precise shifting of the Dura Ace barcons that I've used on USS trikes for years but barcons don't seem suitable for use on the Quest's 'T' handlebar. Worse, the twist shifters are almost useless with wet/ sweaty hands - ok, wearing gloves or wrapping them in a hanky helps but I'l thinking of swapping them out. Any suggestions for a suitable alternative? I was considering a pair of Deore RapidFire-type two lever shifters but I guess a pair of 'old fashioned' thumbshifters might be worth a try if anyone still makes them in 9sp. Any suggestions from anyone who has tried alternatives to twist shifters on a 'T'-style bar? Rob -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/velomobile to manage your subscription.

Re: frame and outer construction on a velomobile

Juergen Weichert — 2008-06-17T03:58:02

See http://www.acclivity.ca/velomobile/ (not yet finished) Juergen Roger Chao wrote: -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/velomobile to manage your subscription.

RE: Velomobile Digest, Vol 47, Issue 1

josh kerson — 2008-06-14T03:34:22

Help! I need to find a Vesatile Velomobile, perhaps used, here in the states... Any ideas, Please contact Josh< at >runaboutcycles.com They say it is a year wait, to get one from holland....sigh. Peace, Josh K. _________________________________________________________________ Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_InviteFriends -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/velomobile to manage your subscription.

Coroplast fairing builders forum on facebook

Ethan Davis — 2008-06-12T13:13:30

Hi Folks, Daniel Runyan has started a Coroplast fairing builders forum on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15644592486. Regards, -Ethan www.velomobiles.net

Re: BMW discovers darlex

Dave Larrington — 2008-06-12T07:22:06

Typical piece of Chris Bangle design, which is to say hideous. I'm glad BMW promoted him to a role where he's no longer allowed access to a pencil :-)

Re: Velomobile - BMW discovers darlex

JOHN TETZ — 2008-06-12T01:02:54

Thanks Tom for the complement and thank you for posting the GINA concept. Of course I think its terrific. I particularly liked the video where they said the material can move and be lighter than a fixed metal (or composite) structure. Lets let materials talk in a different manner. Zote does that for me. I wonder why they haven't tried Zote. I'm not sure why there would be a need to change the shape of the body on a car. The layout of the internal framing gave really nice looking lines to the vehicle. With reasonable looking aerodynamics - standing still. The skin would probably flap and jiggle though when in motion. I really like the flexible fabric door concept. Getting in/out of a VM is one of the biggest problems. I can see this on a tiny light weight Trike or Quad - HP plus E Assist for running errands around town. Here a movable skin would be of real value to allow for cooling or foul weather protection. John Tetz -- This message comes to you via the Velomobile< at >bikelist.org mailing l

Re: Repurposed aerial banner > wheelcovers

JW Stephens — 2008-06-11T23:31:33

There have been a couple of people who wanted some of this Spinnaker ripstop nylon, printed orange and black (this part). I sent them an arm span x about 30", folded into a 9x12 Tyvek envelope for $2.50. I'll put a button on my www.lobosolo.com page for others who want to "get some." Here's a picture of the first one off: http://www.lobosolo.com/wc/LeftFrontNr42.jpg So far the tape is a good idea. It makes them much easier to make than sewing in circles. One thing that the picture doesn't show is the little piece of Velcro pile that goes in the center so the bolt won't burn a hole in the wheelcover. On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 9:53 AM, JW Stephens mindspring.com> wrote: