Very interesting that you felt cooler at speed on the velo. But im not surprised you're cooler while climbing on the tadpole. I'm imagining that a trike like the Hase with its partial fabric fairing might work well for hot sunny days. Gives shade on top but air comes from below.
Well keep in mind the bülk does have an air vent on the front with a vent that directs it at ur hands and chest. My quest xs has open foot holes on the bottom that let air in but the opening is a lot smaller. Honestly i think a giant flevo cover would make the bülk even better for hot weather.
That was some hot riding bro, damn. We had a few 90 F degree days up here in MA. No way was I getting in the Bulk. But I do want to try riding with the cockpit fully open. Like you said, more sun but more air too. It would have been interesting to compare the interior temp of the parked Bulk with the racing hood on vs off. The hood would provide direct sunlight shade. Seat might be cooler but the inside ambient would be an inferno. Also a ligher color top might be cooler but that's another video altogether. Thanks for putting this together.
It would def be way too hot to ride with the racing hood on in these temps. But yea it would shade the seat but it would get pretty hot inside especially on that hill climb. Also u can open the front hatch for even more ventilation. Also ur not loosing much speed by not running the hoods.
And yea it was 96 out weather app said 90. Im just down here in pa. I did most my riding at night last week. Probably will start doing really early morning rides like ride at 3am then sleep after the ride.
If I were to get another velomobile it will most likely be an electric, quattrevelo or the snoek. I won't be ordering a 4more as I already have the bulk mk1 which is the more premium version of the bulk 4more and basically all their other bulk models. The bulk 4more is a great entry level velomobile with modern aerodynamic design with old interior design like velomobiles 10 years ago. The 4more is made of fiberglass and the boom and swing arm are made of aluminum, on the bulk mk1 everything is carbon fiber which is a lighter, stiffer, and stronger material. If you watch the videos you will see a big difference with how they look inside, the bulk has more designs on the inside, more premium creature comforts for storage and organization. The bulk 4more also has open wheel wells which will most likely make it less stable in cross winds and make it less aero than the bulk mk1 which has the wheels enclosed. I can't say for sure because I haven't ridden a bulk 4more but I would say once u start hitting the higher speeds you will notice more of a difference between the 2 models. Maybe they will have some for test ride at cycle con this year that I can ride and compare. Usually open wheel well designs are better for urban environments because they don't limit the turning radius as much usually. The open recumbent has its purpose in my bike arsenal where I can just pick it up 1 handed and put it in the back of my suv and go to a trail and ride. Also the ice trike adventure is better for adventuring off road or on rocky trails where the velomobile will rattle a lot and I'd have to worry about ground clearance. Also the open trike is also good if I'm going to be doing a lot of steep climbing off-road on gravel trails or gravel roads. The ice trike adventure costs as much as the bulk 4more but I have an aversion to fiberglass, just I personally prefer carbon fiber. they do have the bulk urban but again I have the mk1 and I primarily ride on country roads where it can get a lot of wind in the winter time so cross wind stability was a must for me my quest XS wasn't as stable in cross winds.
Very interesting that you felt cooler at speed on the velo. But im not surprised you're cooler while climbing on the tadpole.
I'm imagining that a trike like the Hase with its partial fabric fairing might work well for hot sunny days. Gives shade on top but air comes from below.
Well keep in mind the bülk does have an air vent on the front with a vent that directs it at ur hands and chest. My quest xs has open foot holes on the bottom that let air in but the opening is a lot smaller. Honestly i think a giant flevo cover would make the bülk even better for hot weather.
That was some hot riding bro, damn. We had a few 90 F degree days up here in MA. No way was I getting in the Bulk. But I do want to try riding with the cockpit fully open. Like you said, more sun but more air too.
It would have been interesting to compare the interior temp of the parked Bulk with the racing hood on vs off. The hood would provide direct sunlight shade. Seat might be cooler but the inside ambient would be an inferno.
Also a ligher color top might be cooler but that's another video altogether.
Thanks for putting this together.
It would def be way too hot to ride with the racing hood on in these temps. But yea it would shade the seat but it would get pretty hot inside especially on that hill climb. Also u can open the front hatch for even more ventilation. Also ur not loosing much speed by not running the hoods.
And yea it was 96 out weather app said 90. Im just down here in pa. I did most my riding at night last week. Probably will start doing really early morning rides like ride at 3am then sleep after the ride.
Great comparison - With a hood the velo gives you the advantage of sun protection too -
Yes it does, but i dont usually run the hood anything over 70F.
trike is waste of money. better get that 4more at 6000 dollars. when will you order one ?
If I were to get another velomobile it will most likely be an electric, quattrevelo or the snoek. I won't be ordering a 4more as I already have the bulk mk1 which is the more premium version of the bulk 4more and basically all their other bulk models. The bulk 4more is a great entry level velomobile with modern aerodynamic design with old interior design like velomobiles 10 years ago. The 4more is made of fiberglass and the boom and swing arm are made of aluminum, on the bulk mk1 everything is carbon fiber which is a lighter, stiffer, and stronger material. If you watch the videos you will see a big difference with how they look inside, the bulk has more designs on the inside, more premium creature comforts for storage and organization. The bulk 4more also has open wheel wells which will most likely make it less stable in cross winds and make it less aero than the bulk mk1 which has the wheels enclosed. I can't say for sure because I haven't ridden a bulk 4more but I would say once u start hitting the higher speeds you will notice more of a difference between the 2 models. Maybe they will have some for test ride at cycle con this year that I can ride and compare. Usually open wheel well designs are better for urban environments because they don't limit the turning radius as much usually. The open recumbent has its purpose in my bike arsenal where I can just pick it up 1 handed and put it in the back of my suv and go to a trail and ride. Also the ice trike adventure is better for adventuring off road or on rocky trails where the velomobile will rattle a lot and I'd have to worry about ground clearance. Also the open trike is also good if I'm going to be doing a lot of steep climbing off-road on gravel trails or gravel roads. The ice trike adventure costs as much as the bulk 4more but I have an aversion to fiberglass, just I personally prefer carbon fiber. they do have the bulk urban but again I have the mk1 and I primarily ride on country roads where it can get a lot of wind in the winter time so cross wind stability was a must for me my quest XS wasn't as stable in cross winds.