Post by willie on Nov 9, 2012 21:06:20 GMT 1
Appreciate I've been missing in action for a while here, but the reason why is now for sale. I bought a velomobile and have been having so much fun in it, I've hardly been on an upright bike in months.
Before bikes, my main interest is sportscars; Caterhams in particular. I've just been offered a real special one which I can't turn down, and so I need to sacrifice a few of my toys...along with just about everything else I own ;D
The Dudd is also going to have to go, and I'll put an ad up for it shortly.
I intended on building one of these, but had just sold some Caterham bits so had a bit of cash (Something new for me), saw this one for sale and decided to buy it to find out and learn about them before trying my own build. I bought it with about 100miles on it, and I've put an extra 150 or so on. It has under 300miles on all parts (Can be evidenced by the odometer).
This cost over £10k to build. I am asking £3900, or will split (Details of the split at the bottom).
It is based on a Trice QNT recumbent trike. Mesh seat, hydraulic disk brakes, full suspenion etc. These retail just under £3000. This particular QNT was kept aside by Trice by the instruction of the builder (Specialist recumbent bike shop) for this build. It has always been inside the velomobile shell, and so is in fantastic condition (Velomobiles are great at protecting drivetrain & components).
The shell is the Canadian built Borealis. It comes with the genuine Borealis roof, I have only temporarily fitted this to try it out. The shell is of great high quality in white gelcoat. This cost over £5000 by the time shipping and customs tax was paid.
The e-assist is the popular Bionx kit. There are two motors and controllers supplied. The 350w motor is fitted, but there is a spare 500w motor and controller brand new and unused. Also included is the battery and charger. One kit alone costs £1100.
It is seriously good fun to ride/cycle/pilot and is MUCH safer than an upright bicycle. With the mirrors I can see people pulling out several hundred yards back to pass, giving me a full lane width, whereas on my upright I usually get elbow room only. Motorists do not realise you are pedalling and treat you as a car. It is also much drier than an upright bike.
The e-assist is great. As it is heavier than an upright bike, it's hard work on hills, but with the e-assist it's actually faster up them than the bike. On the flat and downhills you can use the e-assist, or turn it off and just go for it. It is deceptively fast, very comfortable and has got me completely hooked on velomobiles. A decent downgrade run and you can spin it out in top gear.
Cost I am asking for it complete is £3900
Splitting would be:
Trice QNT - £1500
Borealis Velomobile Shell - £1500
Bionx E-Assist Kit - £950
Anyone interested can get in touch with me at willie_skelly@hotmail.com or 07788 631033
Before bikes, my main interest is sportscars; Caterhams in particular. I've just been offered a real special one which I can't turn down, and so I need to sacrifice a few of my toys...along with just about everything else I own ;D
The Dudd is also going to have to go, and I'll put an ad up for it shortly.
I intended on building one of these, but had just sold some Caterham bits so had a bit of cash (Something new for me), saw this one for sale and decided to buy it to find out and learn about them before trying my own build. I bought it with about 100miles on it, and I've put an extra 150 or so on. It has under 300miles on all parts (Can be evidenced by the odometer).
This cost over £10k to build. I am asking £3900, or will split (Details of the split at the bottom).
It is based on a Trice QNT recumbent trike. Mesh seat, hydraulic disk brakes, full suspenion etc. These retail just under £3000. This particular QNT was kept aside by Trice by the instruction of the builder (Specialist recumbent bike shop) for this build. It has always been inside the velomobile shell, and so is in fantastic condition (Velomobiles are great at protecting drivetrain & components).
The shell is the Canadian built Borealis. It comes with the genuine Borealis roof, I have only temporarily fitted this to try it out. The shell is of great high quality in white gelcoat. This cost over £5000 by the time shipping and customs tax was paid.
The e-assist is the popular Bionx kit. There are two motors and controllers supplied. The 350w motor is fitted, but there is a spare 500w motor and controller brand new and unused. Also included is the battery and charger. One kit alone costs £1100.
It is seriously good fun to ride/cycle/pilot and is MUCH safer than an upright bicycle. With the mirrors I can see people pulling out several hundred yards back to pass, giving me a full lane width, whereas on my upright I usually get elbow room only. Motorists do not realise you are pedalling and treat you as a car. It is also much drier than an upright bike.
The e-assist is great. As it is heavier than an upright bike, it's hard work on hills, but with the e-assist it's actually faster up them than the bike. On the flat and downhills you can use the e-assist, or turn it off and just go for it. It is deceptively fast, very comfortable and has got me completely hooked on velomobiles. A decent downgrade run and you can spin it out in top gear.
Cost I am asking for it complete is £3900
Splitting would be:
Trice QNT - £1500
Borealis Velomobile Shell - £1500
Bionx E-Assist Kit - £950
Anyone interested can get in touch with me at willie_skelly@hotmail.com or 07788 631033
