It would be nice to see a future comparison video that goes more in depth on things like gearing, handling, weight, etc. In other words, why might someone chose one model over the other if fit/size is not an issue? (Keep up the great work!)👍
Gearing choices are the same. Handling is the same. Weight is within 1-2lbs. Maintenance access hatches are nearly identical. The only reason anyone buys the Milan GT right now is because they are too tall or have too large of feet for the Bülk. Essentially fit/size is the only consideration at this point. Oh, and the Bülk also costs less.
@@mnveloguy I'd say the Bülk is slightly faster straight into the wind, the Milan GT is slightly faster on a sidewind/wind at an angle. Shoulder width in the Bülk is better, for people with really large quads the Milan GT or the two Bülk variants with open wheel wells are a better choice. With really long legs the Bülk (all of them) might be the better choice because the hatch opens further. I hit my knee on the edge of the Milan GT a lot of times, often going over speed bumps while pedaling etc. Milan GT has more luggage space. The Bülk is slightly lower, on grippy tyres a lowered Milan GT will probably corner a bit faster before it starts to tip. Last but not least: The price difference could be addressed by looking for a second hand Milan, but at least up to the Mk6 Milans are less rigid than the Bülk is. On climbing and hard acceleration, the Bülk is more responsive. This opinion was formed after >10k miles with both a Bülk Mk1 and a Milan GT Mk6.
Nice comparison. I have quite long legs in comparison to my torso and I tried the Bülk twice (second time with highest knee-bulbs) but the Bülk is just not such a good fit as my current DF XL. At some point I will testride a Milan GT here in the Netherlands.
I have been asking for them to make a larger version of the Buelk for taller riders with space for larger cranks and maybe a small amount more space around the shoulders. The Milan GT is great for tall and skinny riders, but not so much for taller American riders who are the size of American football players.
@@mnveloguyAccording to the SL Jens lowered the bottom bracket at the Bülk by 2cm. At the SL i can use 170mm cranks, in the Bülk i cant. So no Bülk in future for me…
@@RazzFazz-Race why not try shorter cranks? I found I can accelerate and climb much faster with 140 cranks without it impacting my cruising speed. Before Velomobiles I rode all my bikes with 170 cranks.
@@RazzFazz-Race Rene du weißt dass es fürs Bülk auch einen um 1 bzw 2cm erhöhten Tretlagerschlitten gibt? Sicher nicht optimal für Steifigkeit, aber so erhöht sich doch die Wahrscheinlichkeit dass du passt mit 170ern
Forgot about that! I remember now someone recently mentioning that in a forum. There is an access hole in the Bülk that makes pulling that idler easier. The new Urban and 4 More have a single-sided front idler so you don’t have to reach anywhere to get at another end. That will be the easiest one to access.
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It would be nice to see a future comparison video that goes more in depth on things like gearing, handling, weight, etc. In other words, why might someone chose one model over the other if fit/size is not an issue? (Keep up the great work!)👍
Gearing choices are the same. Handling is the same. Weight is within 1-2lbs. Maintenance access hatches are nearly identical. The only reason anyone buys the Milan GT right now is because they are too tall or have too large of feet for the Bülk. Essentially fit/size is the only consideration at this point. Oh, and the Bülk also costs less.
@@mnveloguy I'd say the Bülk is slightly faster straight into the wind, the Milan GT is slightly faster on a sidewind/wind at an angle. Shoulder width in the Bülk is better, for people with really large quads the Milan GT or the two Bülk variants with open wheel wells are a better choice. With really long legs the Bülk (all of them) might be the better choice because the hatch opens further. I hit my knee on the edge of the Milan GT a lot of times, often going over speed bumps while pedaling etc. Milan GT has more luggage space. The Bülk is slightly lower, on grippy tyres a lowered Milan GT will probably corner a bit faster before it starts to tip. Last but not least: The price difference could be addressed by looking for a second hand Milan, but at least up to the Mk6 Milans are less rigid than the Bülk is. On climbing and hard acceleration, the Bülk is more responsive. This opinion was formed after >10k miles with both a Bülk Mk1 and a Milan GT Mk6.
@@4nz-nl super useful info. Thanks for posting this 👍🏻
Nice
Nice comparison. I have quite long legs in comparison to my torso and I tried the Bülk twice (second time with highest knee-bulbs) but the Bülk is just not such a good fit as my current DF XL. At some point I will testride a Milan GT here in the Netherlands.
I have been asking for them to make a larger version of the Buelk for taller riders with space for larger cranks and maybe a small amount more space around the shoulders. The Milan GT is great for tall and skinny riders, but not so much for taller American riders who are the size of American football players.
@@mnveloguyAccording to the SL Jens lowered the bottom bracket at the Bülk by 2cm. At the SL i can use 170mm cranks, in the Bülk i cant. So no Bülk in future for me…
@@RazzFazz-Race why not try shorter cranks? I found I can accelerate and climb much faster with 140 cranks without it impacting my cruising speed. Before Velomobiles I rode all my bikes with 170 cranks.
@@RazzFazz-Race Rene du weißt dass es fürs Bülk auch einen um 1 bzw 2cm erhöhten Tretlagerschlitten gibt? Sicher nicht optimal für Steifigkeit, aber so erhöht sich doch die Wahrscheinlichkeit dass du passt mit 170ern
@@mnveloguy I can accelerate much less quickly with shorter cranks. Even 160mm is a no-go for me.
that idler is not easy to access since the bolt holding the axle is not reachable with conventional tools.
Forgot about that! I remember now someone recently mentioning that in a forum. There is an access hole in the Bülk that makes pulling that idler easier. The new Urban and 4 More have a single-sided front idler so you don’t have to reach anywhere to get at another end. That will be the easiest one to access.
Did the sl dissapear?
No, it just isn’t being ordered. Only a handful at most sold last year. Everyone wants the Bülk instead.