Comments on: Ecogo

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:53:19 +0000

I find these concepts very intriguing. However, even with the latest materials these things will be very heavy relative to a bicycle. Pedaling a 100lb velomobile (even with aero design) is a sweaty, slow slog of a ride.

These things only make sense if they include an electric assist, or an electric drivetrain with a pedal assist.

the only models I've seen that have that (like Goblin) are $10,000!!

You aren't going to get anybody other than tinkerers and "the fringe" of the cycling community into these things if they cost as much as a reasonably priced car.

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:38:00 +0000

I see a lot of velomobile concepts and covered bikes/trikes out there being proposed by designers. With all the recent developments with public bike infrastructure, rising fuel costs and increased eco-awareness among the general public, I think HPV's are about to emerge as a viable option to cars for local transportation. Electric assist will overcome many of the weight and hillcimbing issues.

Ecogo is a very nice proposal and very atractive...My only concern is the very low, recumbent seating position and its effect on visibility and entry/egress. Aerodynamics are important, but for everyday riders ease of use is just as important.

By: Pixelman

Pixelman — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:07:00 +0000

Advice: try a real velomobile

By: James

James — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:46:00 +0000

Good question, Brian. It appears to be another rear steering concept…and the problems associated with rear wheel steering have been mentioned on the blog a few times.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:36:00 +0000

how does it steer?

By: david

david — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:00:00 +0000

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