Thanks for the tour! It's allways nice to see good quality velomobile videos. I also have the Quadlock mount in my Quest for my iPhone. It really is good. I'd like to see a video about changin tire to Waw rear wheel. Do you have to remove the whole rear part of the body to gain acces to the rear wheel? On my Quest the rear wheel is mounted on one side only so I don't have to remove the wheel for tyre change. Is the Waw rear wheel mounted in a fork? I also like to see well edited riding videos. Most of velomobile ride videos are more or less raw footage. I've been trying to avoid raw material videos in my YT channel. I hope that you keep making good videos. And congratulations for the new velomobile! It looks beautiful and fast. Good color choice 😜
Olá Gostei demais do seu vídeo. Procurava vídeos que explicassem como é um velomobile e o seu foi o que de longe melhor explicou. Parabéns e muito obrigado Marcos from Brasil.
I would be very interested in seeing a demonstration and comments about how you get in and how you climb back out of the WAW, plus a description of your height, weight, shoulder width, shoe size, x-seam length. That would help me know what to expect for me in a WAW at 6'3" tall, 190 pounds, bike sandal size 14 men's, x-seam 46.5" in recumbents. Overall, your tour of the WAW is the most complete I've ever found! Way to go, WAW!
Height is 5'8", weight is 180 (for now), shoe 9.5, shoulder I ware a 42 reg (I am pretty broad shoulder for my height). I had a part on getting in and out but need help with someone else holding the camera. I'll put one out soon!
Great review, and many upgrades since the early days. I ride WAW 028, and although spartan by comparison, it actually has enough space to take full camping gear and luggage, or a full shopping trip, or all I need for my commute to the office. I noticed a few changes that make me wonder if I'd still fit in the newer WAWs, like the closing off of the space behind the head (I can tuck my head in mine), and the dashboard, which would make getting into it even more tricky (unless the seat is lower too...). How's the rear suspension?
The Bafang assist motor runs through the bicycle gears. You have big torque while in the lower bicycle gears to climb any hill with and in the higher gears on the flat you can easily cruise along at 20 - 25mph with nominal pedaling on your part.
As a recumbent cyclist, that's interested in velomobiles as a vehicle choice. Have you looked into the Aidoo trailer? As an addition to the use of any velomobile. It can be used as the luggage carrier, and electric assist.
glue a carbon fiber piece with a tapped insert+screw to hold the GPS in place? Wow! an $8,000 velo comes with a $15 cycling computer. :) I say, it should come with a power meter standard, come Katanga :)
Hello! Nice video, and beautiful velo. I have a suggestion for you and your lose gps mount. Buy a couple of super magnets glue one on the back of the gps mount and one on the inside of the fairing that should be enough to hold it out of the way when not needed. :-)
On that alarm does it not have options? As for extra storage, trailer? The Bafang screen- could it not be put into the structure like a conventional dashboard? I do find a lot of them a bit low to the ground - traffic humps we have them everywhere and it would hit them all as they are quite high.
Mark Doney-Mccloud the “alarm” is a “horn” could be changed out really anything can be modified if one is willing to. You have to be very careful on things like speed bumps. There are some cells with higher ground clearance like the cabbike.
hey very nice video thanks! questions: - would you say it's possible to mount the e-assist batteris on the front boom or somewhere else to save space at the back? - how is the ground clearance (ie speed bumps ok?) - say you add a storage pocket in the nose..could you reach it without having to unscrew the nose? - have you tried other velomobiles as well (eg DF, Quest, Mango...) and why did you end up with a Waw? thanks!
Battery location on the boom would make it a little harder to get in and out it really didn’t take a ton of space had plenary of room to haul a lot of stuff Ground clearance is good for a velo still have to take it easy in some situations depends on the speed bump style Depends on the short or long nose really was able to pack al it behind the seat and along my sides Ended up with the WAW because I wanted a mixed use velo not just for speed and racing also wanted something g that was easy to work on with the removable nose and tail it makes that very easy!
I have an old wired sigma 1609 thing, thats got a back light (stays on for a short time after button press), it also twists on an off its mount, yours might also be the same :D might be just a case of buying a sigma, dont know if the mounts are all the same, local bike shop?
You need a spring and washer on the bolt and nut that you tighten to keep up So replace the nut and bolt with a longer bolt so would be in this order . Bolt , washer , spring , washer then the bracket then a washer and a wing nut . I hope this helps .
excellent video really like all your information just wondering about how tall will it go up to I'm 6 foot 2 185 slim but I'm long just wondering is it adjustable
nas Bet it is adjustable I got the small nose option but there is a longer nose that could work. Contact Katanga for more info. They would know better then me.
yes thats allcwell and good but does it float and can I put a propeller and fin on it so it becomes a water vehicle aswell because that would be awsome
Birgir Birgisson not really as you can adjust the seat pitch I like to be up a little higher and don't rally notice to much hitting the edges but you can add some tubing along it to soften the edge for those times you do hit it.
Hello, I am a young future velonaut(below 18, you may be surprised). Were you able to take it for a test ride? If so, tell me how because I live in the USA as well. I am looking at the WAW such as you did before you bought it. Thanks!!
Gabriel Payan I did not test ride any Velo before buying I just did a lot of research. If you want to check one out in person I would suggest reaching out to Katanga and sometimes they have a list of WAW owners that are willing to let you take a look. They will match you up with people that are the closest to you. Good luck!
Great, thanks!!! I also found velomobilemedia.com with some research but I am not sure if they are affiliated with Katanga. That would actually be better to contact them directly. This may be my form of transportation. Keep riding!!!
Gabriel Payan yes I went through velomobilemedia and that is a great resource and has more time to respond and answer questions. He can also connect you with other WAW owners.
how would someone in an apartment secure it. Most velomobiles are more than 33" wide which exceeds the standard door way. Appreciate any ideas on storing a velomobile for apartment dwellers..? Thanks
Rob K I guess it depends on where you live. Some places have underground parking and even then I'd want to store it using a solid lock. Like the thicker kryptonite locks...or multiple locks. Just make it overly difficult to steal. Maybe look into a gps unit so if it is stolen retrieval is possible. Also get insurance so if it is stolen it can be replaced at little cost.
That's a bad ass machine, man. I believe the batman sticker is a reference to Devin Skelton, who had his velo done up as a batmobile of sorts and passed away last year. I used to see his posts on the velomobile facebook page. facebook.com/groups/115024628543289/search/?query=batmobile
Andrew Dobbins turn radius is better. Was looking at the strada but like the nose and tail coming off on the WAW to make it easier to work on components.
Here is Quadlocks website I don't use their case I get the sticker that sticks on to the case of my choice. www.quadlockcase.com/?gclid=CI2T4O6gpc8CFQYdaQod-agF_g
Awesome looking WAW. I like the way he redesigned the nose with the headlights and the tailight is a lot cooler looking too. I can tell you how much I paid for mine. $10,585 to my doorstep. I got the 2014 model. Love it but I decided to sell it for the best offer I can get. Just don't have time for it anymore.
Funny. In Argentina you need to fill out paperwork to access the materials with which it is built, if you can get them and even at an impossible price.
I would like a velo that has a hood that folds and stores on board I live in Wisconsin and we have a saying if you don't like the weather wait a minute
Michael Anderson the very top hood does go into a bag and can be stored behind the seat in the WAW. The collar can not be and you need to have the collar to put on the hood.
My question is related your analysis of the pro and cons of each different type of Velomobiles. I need something that is fast but I also don't want to die of heat exhaustion while riding to work either. Can I put a fan in the front nose of the WAW to move air in to the cabin when riding with the top closed? I looked at the Milan SL, the Quest, and then the eWAW are at the top of the list. I do like your setup and it seems safe. I do however want to use my Garmin GPS as opposed to the one they sell. Is that an option? I also want to use something compared to my Light & Motion mountain bike lights -- see www.lightandmotion.com/choose-your-light/seca -- or are their lights as bright as these? Mine are 2000 lumen and I use two while commuting to work. Also I am looking the eWAW version so that on the days I am tired i have electric motor as backup. if you don't mind me asking, what is the cost analysis of the different velos similarly configured like yours?
DitchThe FossilVehicle wow a lot of questions there. I like the eWAW allows a good workout while on my way to work but don't arrive drenched in sweet. As far as a fan I've know other velonauts who have rigged one up. I really recommend chatting with people on bentrider forums. I also know someone who ran tubbing from the front bent hole that leds to their face. On hot days with no chance of rain I leave the whole top system off allows a lot more air flow. Watch some of my other videos in regards to the Garmin. You could use a longer GPS mount to allow for a larger screen Garmin. I've though about doing this in the future. Lights I have had no issues with the power I will be posting night video soon. Total cost it depends on what you opt for. Katanga has a price list on their site. As far as other velos I've rode a DF and they are nice again check out bentrider and ask actual owners for their thoughts.
@velovloger: So the WAW is more suitable for commuting than the DF from your perspective? In the German velomobilforum the DF gets much more attention, but I like the modular designn of the WAW. It seems also better with regard to maintenance and crash. Are you happy with the WAW for your commuting?
Dam son lay off the Starbucks exactly the personality of some one I pictured driving one of these haha I'm thinking of getting one and I'd be the last person any one would expect
Jacob Wegener yeah I’ve thought about a Quattro but the trail system makes it too difficult to really use one here. It fits it’s more getting on and of the trails different transition points and so on. I’m looking at the electrom for my next “bike” purchase. Want something with a little weather protection but gives the assist making it easier to really use it for a car replacement.
I've had a chance to see this in person and it's awesome. Thanks for the tour!
Great runthrough. Nice to see and hear the upgrades since #237.
Thanks for the tour! It's allways nice to see good quality velomobile videos. I also have the Quadlock mount in my Quest for my iPhone. It really is good.
I'd like to see a video about changin tire to Waw rear wheel. Do you have to remove the whole rear part of the body to gain acces to the rear wheel? On my Quest the rear wheel is mounted on one side only so I don't have to remove the wheel for tyre change. Is the Waw rear wheel mounted in a fork?
I also like to see well edited riding videos. Most of velomobile ride videos are more or less raw footage. I've been trying to avoid raw material videos in my YT channel.
I hope that you keep making good videos.
And congratulations for the new velomobile! It looks beautiful and fast. Good color choice 😜
Saukkico will do.
Olá
Gostei demais do seu vídeo. Procurava vídeos que explicassem como é um velomobile e o seu foi o que de longe melhor explicou.
Parabéns e muito obrigado
Marcos from Brasil.
Thank you! Good quick look at the WAW...on my short list for a velo.
Great tour of your Velo thanks
I would be very interested in seeing a demonstration and comments about how you get in and how you climb back out of the WAW, plus a description of your height, weight, shoulder width, shoe size, x-seam length. That would help me know what to expect for me in a WAW at 6'3" tall, 190 pounds, bike sandal size 14 men's, x-seam 46.5" in recumbents. Overall, your tour of the WAW is the most complete I've ever found! Way to go, WAW!
Height is 5'8", weight is 180 (for now), shoe 9.5, shoulder I ware a 42 reg (I am pretty broad shoulder for my height).
I had a part on getting in and out but need help with someone else holding the camera. I'll put one out soon!
Jedi will love the colour!!
pezliz should have named it bb8
Great review, and many upgrades since the early days. I ride WAW 028, and although spartan by comparison, it actually has enough space to take full camping gear and luggage, or a full shopping trip, or all I need for my commute to the office. I noticed a few changes that make me wonder if I'd still fit in the newer WAWs, like the closing off of the space behind the head (I can tuck my head in mine), and the dashboard, which would make getting into it even more tricky (unless the seat is lower too...). How's the rear suspension?
I couldn't take the Seattle hills with this.
+Chris Pirillo Oh yes you can and its not all that difficult. Trust me on this one, been there, surfed it ;-)
The Bafang assist motor runs through the bicycle gears. You have big torque while in the lower bicycle gears to climb any hill with and in the higher gears on the flat you can easily cruise along at 20 - 25mph with nominal pedaling on your part.
These are electric bikes. So, yes you can ride them on our hills here.
As a recumbent cyclist, that's interested in velomobiles as a vehicle choice. Have you looked into the Aidoo trailer? As an addition to the use of any velomobile. It can be used as the luggage carrier, and electric assist.
Very cool, would ride it to work every day...
MrRivii I did but now I work from home but still try to ride everyday.
I want one!
Thanks a lot for the excellent presentation ! How you made it electric ?
glue a carbon fiber piece with a tapped insert+screw to hold the GPS in place?
Wow! an $8,000 velo comes with a $15 cycling computer. :) I say, it should come with a power meter standard, come Katanga :)
Hi, great looking WAW! How much did you pay for this and who did you get this from??? Thanks
I believe the LED lights are 1 or 2 watt.
Hello! Nice video, and beautiful velo. I have a suggestion for you and your lose gps mount. Buy a couple of super magnets glue one on the back of the gps mount and one on the inside of the fairing that should be enough to hold it out of the way when not needed. :-)
VeloMind ended up with a ram mount. I'll be doing an update video.
Nice, will be fun to see how it works. :-)
Son two has a new ride
brother I love your videos.
On that alarm does it not have options? As for extra storage, trailer? The Bafang screen- could it not be put into the structure like a conventional dashboard? I do find a lot of them a bit low to the ground - traffic humps we have them everywhere and it would hit them all as they are quite high.
Mark Doney-Mccloud the “alarm” is a “horn” could be changed out really anything can be modified if one is willing to. You have to be very careful on things like speed bumps. There are some cells with higher ground clearance like the cabbike.
hey very nice video thanks! questions:
- would you say it's possible to mount the e-assist batteris on the front boom or somewhere else to save space at the back?
- how is the ground clearance (ie speed bumps ok?)
- say you add a storage pocket in the nose..could you reach it without having to unscrew the nose?
- have you tried other velomobiles as well (eg DF, Quest, Mango...) and why did you end up with a Waw?
thanks!
Battery location on the boom would make it a little harder to get in and out it really didn’t take a ton of space had plenary of room to haul a lot of stuff
Ground clearance is good for a velo still have to take it easy in some situations depends on the speed bump style
Depends on the short or long nose really was able to pack al it behind the seat and along my sides
Ended up with the WAW because I wanted a mixed use velo not just for speed and racing also wanted something g that was easy to work on with the removable nose and tail it makes that very easy!
@@velovloger2553 thanks!
I have an old wired sigma 1609 thing, thats got a back light (stays on for a short time after button press), it also twists on an off its mount, yours might also be the same :D might be just a case of buying a sigma, dont know if the mounts are all the same, local bike shop?
New subscriber, first time viewer and love the review. Where did you u buy it , as how
much?
You need a spring and washer on the bolt and nut that you tighten to keep up So replace the nut and bolt with a longer bolt so would be in this order . Bolt , washer , spring , washer then the bracket then a washer and a wing nut . I hope this helps .
wow... I need one!
Hi! Love the review! Sent you a PM on BROL, too! :-)
excellent video really like all your information just wondering about how tall will it go up to I'm 6 foot 2 185 slim but I'm long just wondering is it adjustable
nas Bet it is adjustable I got the small nose option but there is a longer nose that could work. Contact Katanga for more info. They would know better then me.
How does the hood work in the rain? Saukki has a video on his channel, and visibility was somewhat lacking, to say the least!
LP Nelson all cells have the same problem. There’s no windshield wiper so...
Where did you get yours from,? Stateside purchase?
24-7-365-KonaBound I ordered it from Katanga had it shipped from Europe. It is currently for sale stateside.
the visor could be on a track to push forward so can go with.
yes thats allcwell and good but does it float and can I put a propeller and fin on it so it becomes a water vehicle aswell because that would be awsome
Looks like a very close fit around the shoulders. Any problems there with hitting the velomobiles edges when riding up and downs ramps/curbs etc.?
Birgir Birgisson not really as you can adjust the seat pitch I like to be up a little higher and don't rally notice to much hitting the edges but you can add some tubing along it to soften the edge for those times you do hit it.
Does your Velo have a weight limit
rperry1410 you would need to check with Katanga
Hello, I am a young future velonaut(below 18, you may be surprised). Were you able to take it for a test ride? If so, tell me how because I live in the USA as well. I am looking at the WAW such as you did before you bought it. Thanks!!
Gabriel Payan I did not test ride any Velo before buying I just did a lot of research. If you want to check one out in person I would suggest reaching out to Katanga and sometimes they have a list of WAW owners that are willing to let you take a look. They will match you up with people that are the closest to you. Good luck!
Great, thanks!!! I also found velomobilemedia.com with some research but I am not sure if they are affiliated with Katanga. That would actually be better to contact them directly. This may be my form of transportation. Keep riding!!!
Gabriel Payan yes I went through velomobilemedia and that is a great resource and has more time to respond and answer questions. He can also connect you with other WAW owners.
Great thanks!
Gabriel Payan feel free to mention me when you contact them he's a great guy.
Hi mate, if there is heavy rain, doesn’t water come in through the slot where the nose is mounted?
how would someone in an apartment secure it. Most velomobiles are more than 33" wide which exceeds the standard door way. Appreciate any ideas on storing a velomobile for apartment dwellers..? Thanks
Rob K I guess it depends on where you live. Some places have underground parking and even then I'd want to store it using a solid lock. Like the thicker kryptonite locks...or multiple locks. Just make it overly difficult to steal. Maybe look into a gps unit so if it is stolen retrieval is possible. Also get insurance so if it is stolen it can be replaced at little cost.
That's a bad ass machine, man.
I believe the batman sticker is a reference to Devin Skelton, who had his velo done up as a batmobile of sorts and passed away last year. I used to see his posts on the velomobile facebook page.
facebook.com/groups/115024628543289/search/?query=batmobile
Hi, Nice video, Just a quick question why did you choose the WAW over the fully enclosed wheels of the Quest?
Andrew Dobbins turn radius is better. Was looking at the strada but like the nose and tail coming off on the WAW to make it easier to work on components.
Do you have a link for more info on that phone mount? Thank you.
Here is Quadlocks website I don't use their case I get the sticker that sticks on to the case of my choice.
www.quadlockcase.com/?gclid=CI2T4O6gpc8CFQYdaQod-agF_g
Thx!
oh and one other thing what is your average speed without huffing and puffing
nas Bet 22mph
I want a Trisled Rotovelo.
Robert Tengler try one out first heard mix things about them.
So may i ask how much u spent on it including everything? I m planning to import leiba cllassic velomobile.
I will say that if your shipping to the US don't forget your duty fee cost that hit me at $500.
Awesome looking WAW. I like the way he redesigned the nose with the headlights and the tailight is a lot cooler looking too. I can tell you how much I paid for mine. $10,585 to my doorstep. I got the 2014 model. Love it but I decided to sell it for the best offer I can get. Just don't have time for it anymore.
Brian Burgess it was about the same the electric motor is what added cost
+Brian Burgess If you're still interested in selling your 2014, drop me a line kirkejjones@gmail.com. Thx
Kirk Jones It's already sold. Thanks anyway.
hi! where did you buy your velocity?
tim knowles no bought through velomedia
drive system?
Does this have much cargo space?
Hah! I was impatient.....
were did u get it from
Dien ibrahim Katanga.eu
VeloVloger will it ship to the US?
Butterfly knife Is life yes
VeloVloger thank you
Where do you get one?
andrew ordered from the Katanga on line
wondeful speech!!!!
how much in english pounds this cost?
jason ryder not sure because I think you have to add VAT. You can find a price list on Katanga.eu
Comments, the look but you did not mention ''the girls''?
how heavy is it
leslie meehan about 61 pounds dry
there's no way that thing is too small I don't see how I could get my shoulders in there.
Funny. In Argentina you need to fill out paperwork to access the materials with which it is built, if you can get them and even at an impossible price.
How much is it
?
The website says it's 6223 euros which translates to $6854 USD in today's exchange rate. That's the base price with no options.
Or, if you're asking about weight it's 31.5kg or roughly 70lbs.
I would like a velo that has a hood that folds and stores on board I live in Wisconsin and we have a saying if you don't like the weather wait a minute
Michael Anderson the very top hood does go into a bag and can be stored behind the seat in the WAW. The collar can not be and you need to have the collar to put on the hood.
My question is related your analysis of the pro and cons of each different type of Velomobiles. I need something that is fast but I also don't want to die of heat exhaustion while riding to work either. Can I put a fan in the front nose of the WAW to move air in to the cabin when riding with the top closed? I looked at the Milan SL, the Quest, and then the eWAW are at the top of the list. I do like your setup and it seems safe. I do however want to use my Garmin GPS as opposed to the one they sell. Is that an option? I also want to use something compared to my Light & Motion mountain bike lights -- see www.lightandmotion.com/choose-your-light/seca -- or are their lights as bright as these? Mine are 2000 lumen and I use two while commuting to work. Also I am looking the eWAW version so that on the days I am tired i have electric motor as backup. if you don't mind me asking, what is the cost analysis of the different velos similarly configured like yours?
DitchThe FossilVehicle wow a lot of questions there. I like the eWAW allows a good workout while on my way to work but don't arrive drenched in sweet. As far as a fan I've know other velonauts who have rigged one up. I really recommend chatting with people on bentrider forums. I also know someone who ran tubbing from the front bent hole that leds to their face. On hot days with no chance of rain I leave the whole top system off allows a lot more air flow. Watch some of my other videos in regards to the Garmin. You could use a longer GPS mount to allow for a larger screen Garmin. I've though about doing this in the future. Lights I have had no issues with the power I will be posting night video soon. Total cost it depends on what you opt for. Katanga has a price list on their site. As far as other velos I've rode a DF and they are nice again check out bentrider and ask actual owners for their thoughts.
@velovloger: So the WAW is more suitable for commuting than the DF from your perspective?
In the German velomobilforum the DF gets much more attention, but I like the modular designn of the WAW. It seems also better with regard to maintenance and crash.
Are you happy with the WAW for your commuting?
what is the Price of this velomobil
Ben maier price list can be found here depends on the options you choose www.katanga.eu/waw/ scroll to the bottom of the page.
Como comprar um desses??? Help
use a nyloc nut for your bafang monitor!
Arrow blades I replaced it with a ram mount.
WAW nel vero senso della parola bellissimo
fabrizio olmeda Sì
Dam son lay off the Starbucks exactly the personality of some one I pictured driving one of these haha I'm thinking of getting one and I'd be the last person any one would expect
Glue velcro
VeloVloger: you didnt mention if you stick to the bike lanes or drive on the roads?? Will this thing go on freeways??
Combo of roads and trails depends on where I’m going. Freeway no.
top
Thumbnail, what you see vs what she sees
Ouch 7k
That’s not expensive for a high quality bike. Some of the best two wheeled recumbents start at about 3k.
VeloVloger you have a gorgeous velo bro funny I was whining about 7k I’m now saving 14k for a Quattrovello
Jacob Wegener yeah I’ve thought about a Quattro but the trail system makes it too difficult to really use one here. It fits it’s more getting on and of the trails different transition points and so on. I’m looking at the electrom for my next “bike” purchase. Want something with a little weather protection but gives the assist making it easier to really use it for a car replacement.
VeloVloger oh man bro not to be rude your velo is gorgeous but that electrom thing is so ugly
Very K👀L
A little bit like a mini Oscar Meyer wienermobile.
those lights are so tiny they are useless for a casual driver
Bilal Sardar what are you talking about? The lights light up my panther very well.
Elon musk will be all over this in a couple of years
bro modify it into four wheels make it like old bat mobiles
SAMAD ABDUL they have one it's called the quatrovello
thanks for replyin
Where do you get one?