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See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
[1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
I can afford housing with proper storage space.

[1] Ignore opening commercial.

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Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!

On Dec 27, 7:17 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
wrote:
> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>
> [1] Ignore opening commercial.

Neat!

I'd have to be at least a little drunk, but ... since the guy in the
video seems to be, too ... I assume that's a given.

"Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:fl1ps8$2jq$3@registered.motzarella.org...
> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>
> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>
> --
> Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> POST FREE OR DIE!

Zu viel Biertrinken!

I thought the way to ride in winter is get a big pile of snacks in front
of you, turn on the tube and relax. ;-)

Chas.

On Dec 27, 10:17 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
wrote:
> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>
> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>
> --
> Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> POST FREE OR DIE!

That is awesome.

...

Where do I get one?

/s

On Dec 28, 10:41 am, Scott Gordo <blubberp...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Dec 27, 10:17 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
> > [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
> > I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>
> > [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>
> > --
> > Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> > POST FREE OR DIE!
>
> That is awesome.
>
> ...
>
> Where do I get one?
>
> /s

Found it.

http://www.leitra.dk/news.php

Unfortunately, flying to Denmark to pick up my 4500 euro bike just
isn't in the budget, and craigslist isn't turning up anything :(

But it will be mine. Even if I have to build one out of washing
machine parts and plastic garbage cans. Oh yes, it will be mine.

/s

"Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:fl1ps8$2jq$3@registered.motzarella.org...
> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>. [1]
> I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when I can
> afford housing with proper storage space.
>
> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>
> --
> Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> POST FREE OR DIE!

Just the vehicle to have when riding home from one of Amsterdam's coffee
shops.

Here's one I wish I could afford.
http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=gdyV6cZ4ZMg&feature=related

gotbent



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On Dec 28, 12:03 am, "* * Chas" <verktygj...@aol.spamski.com> wrote:
> "Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:fl1ps8$2jq$3@registered.motzarella.org...
>
> > See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
> > [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
> > I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>
> > [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>
> > --
> > Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> > POST FREE OR DIE!
>
> Zu viel Biertrinken!
>
> I thought the way to ride in winter is get a big pile of snacks in front
> of you, turn on the tube and relax. ;-)

Mmmm, cheesy poofs!
http://tinyurl.com/2ydypj (scroll down for serving suggestion)

Scott Gordo wrote:
> On Dec 28, 10:41 am, Scott Gordo <blubberp...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Dec 27, 10:17 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
>>> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
>>> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>>> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>>
>> That is awesome.
>>
>> ...
>>
>> Where do I get one?
>>
>> /s
>
> Found it.
>
> http://www.leitra.dk/news.php
>
> Unfortunately, flying to Denmark to pick up my 4500 euro bike just
> isn't in the budget, and craigslist isn't turning up anything :(

The chance of finding a used velomobile outside of Northern Europe is
very slim. The recent drop in the dollar versus the Euro has made
importing anything from CE much more expensive. :(

> But it will be mine. Even if I have to build one out of washing
> machine parts and plastic garbage cans. Oh yes, it will be mine.

If you are looking for inspiration to build a velomobile [1] from spare
bits and scrap, check out this web-page:
<http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/>.

Here is a homemade velomobile starting with a commercial trike for a
total cost of approximately $2900 plus labor:
<http://members.impulse.net/~dms/newfaird.html>.

[1] The generic name for fully-faired human powered vehicles intended
for practical street use.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!

gotbent aka FVTR wrote:
> "Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:fl1ps8$2jq$3@registered.motzarella.org...
>> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>. [1]
>> I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when I can
>> afford housing with proper storage space.
>>
>> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>
> Just the vehicle to have when riding home from one of Amsterdam's coffee
> shops.

Or one in Geneva.

> Here's one I wish I could afford.
> http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=gdyV6cZ4ZMg&feature=related

Less than $12K US with tax: <http://www.go-one.us/Buying_a_go-one3.html>!

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!

On Dec 28, 6:26 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
wrote:
> Scott Gordo wrote:
> > On Dec 28, 10:41 am, Scott Gordo <blubberp...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> On Dec 27, 10:17 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
> >> wrote:
>
> >>> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
> >>> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
> >>> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
> >>> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>
> >> That is awesome.
>
> >> ...
>
> >> Where do I get one?
>
> >> /s
>
> > Found it.
>
> >http://www.leitra.dk/news.php
>
> > Unfortunately, flying to Denmark to pick up my 4500 euro bike just
> > isn't in the budget, and craigslist isn't turning up anything :(
>
> The chance of finding a used velomobile outside of Northern Europe is
> very slim. The recent drop in the dollar versus the Euro has made
> importing anything from CE much more expensive. :(
>
> > But it will be mine. Even if I have to build one out of washing
> > machine parts and plastic garbage cans. Oh yes, it will be mine.
>
> If you are looking for inspiration to build a velomobile [1] from spare
> bits and scrap, check out this web-page:
> <http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/>.
>
> Here is a homemade velomobile starting with a commercial trike for a
> total cost of approximately $2900 plus labor:
> <http://members.impulse.net/~dms/newfaird.html>.
>
> [1] The generic name for fully-faired human powered vehicles intended
> for practical street use.
>
> --
> Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> POST FREE OR DIE!


I'd go with a wire frame for the fairings with some sort of model (or
real) airplane fabric covering to keep it cheap and repairable.

It must be possible to make a velomobile for way cheaper than $2900.
Making a light one might be a different story.

Joseph

"Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:fl3buf$4n3$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> gotbent aka FVTR wrote:
>> "Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:fl1ps8$2jq$3@registered.motzarella.org...
>>> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
>>> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
>>> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>>>
>>> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>>
>> Just the vehicle to have when riding home from one of Amsterdam's coffee
>> shops.
>
> Or one in Geneva.

Well, if you're talking about Geneva, Illinois, I don't think a spliff is
gonna be on the menu; don't know about Geneva, Switzerland. Certainly would
be in Amsterdam.

>
>> Here's one I wish I could afford.
>> http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=gdyV6cZ4ZMg&feature=related
>
> Less than $12K US with tax: <http://www.go-one.us/Buying_a_go-one3.html>!
>

Not enough less, sadly.

> --
> Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> POST FREE OR DIE!

gotbent



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"landotter" <landotter@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:a5f49a6a-91d0-40ae-8145-f57adbcc4783@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
> On Dec 28, 12:03 am, "* * Chas" <verktygj...@aol.spamski.com> wrote:
> > "Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
> >
> > news:fl1ps8$2jq$3@registered.motzarella.org...
> >
> > > See
<http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
> > > [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and
when
> > > I can afford housing with proper storage space.
> >
> > > [1] Ignore opening commercial.
> >
> > > --
> > > Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> > > POST FREE OR DIE!
> >
> > Zu viel Biertrinken!
> >
> > I thought the way to ride in winter is get a big pile of snacks in
front
> > of you, turn on the tube and relax. ;-)
>
> Mmmm, cheesy poofs!
> http://tinyurl.com/2ydypj (scroll down for serving suggestion)

I kind of liked the chopsticks bra better - less fattening... ;-)

Chas.

joseph.santaniello@gmail.com aka Joseph Santaniello wrote:
> On Dec 28, 6:26 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
> wrote:
>> Scott Gordo wrote:
>>> On Dec 28, 10:41 am, Scott Gordo <blubberp...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> On Dec 27, 10:17 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
>>>>> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
>>>>> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>>>>> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>>>> That is awesome.
>>>> ...
>>>> Where do I get one?
>>>> /s
>>> Found it.
>>> http://www.leitra.dk/news.php
>>> Unfortunately, flying to Denmark to pick up my 4500 euro bike just
>>> isn't in the budget, and craigslist isn't turning up anything :(
>> The chance of finding a used velomobile outside of Northern Europe is
>> very slim. The recent drop in the dollar versus the Euro has made
>> importing anything from CE much more expensive. :(
>>
>>> But it will be mine. Even if I have to build one out of washing
>>> machine parts and plastic garbage cans. Oh yes, it will be mine.
>> If you are looking for inspiration to build a velomobile [1] from spare
>> bits and scrap, check out this web-page:
>> <http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/>.
>>
>> Here is a homemade velomobile starting with a commercial trike for a
>> total cost of approximately $2900 plus labor:
>> <http://members.impulse.net/~dms/newfaird.html>.
>>
>> [1] The generic name for fully-faired human powered vehicles intended
>> for practical street use.
>
>
> I'd go with a wire frame for the fairings with some sort of model (or
> real) airplane fabric covering to keep it cheap and repairable.

What a dopey idea! ;)

Doped aircraft quality Dacron would likely be the best choice. Composite
materials (similar to modern tent poles) could be used for the fairing
frame.

> It must be possible to make a velomobile for way cheaper than $2900.
> Making a light one might be a different story.

See the Joe Kochanowski's page for construction on a low budget:
<http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/>.

However, when a mid-level road bicycle is $1500 US, it would be
unreasonable to expect to build a similar quality velomobile for
anywhere near the same price, considering the greater complexity of the
velomobile.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!

On Dec 28, 12:23 pm, "* * Chas" <verktygj...@aol.spamski.com> wrote:
> "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:a5f49a6a-91d0-40ae-8145-f57adbcc4783@s12g2000prg.googlegroups.com...> On Dec 28, 12:03 am, "* * Chas" <verktygj...@aol.spamski.com> wrote:
> > > "Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> > >news:fl1ps8$2jq$3@registered.motzarella.org...
>
> > > > See
>
> <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
>
>
>
> > > > [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and
> when
> > > > I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>
> > > > [1] Ignore opening commercial.
>
> > > > --
> > > > Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> > > > POST FREE OR DIE!
>
> > > Zu viel Biertrinken!
>
> > > I thought the way to ride in winter is get a big pile of snacks in
> front
> > > of you, turn on the tube and relax. ;-)
>
> > Mmmm, cheesy poofs!
> >http://tinyurl.com/2ydypj (scroll down for serving suggestion)
>
> I kind of liked the chopsticks bra better - less fattening... ;-)

Mmmmm, miso hungry! :-3>

On Dec 28, 7:26 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
wrote:
> joseph.santanie...@gmail.com aka Joseph Santaniello wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Dec 28, 6:26 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
> > wrote:
> >> Scott Gordo wrote:
> >>> On Dec 28, 10:41 am, Scott Gordo <blubberp...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>> On Dec 27, 10:17 pm, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@REMOVETHISyahoo.com>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>..
> >>>>> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
> >>>>> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
> >>>>> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
> >>>> That is awesome.
> >>>> ...
> >>>> Where do I get one?
> >>>> /s
> >>> Found it.
> >>>http://www.leitra.dk/news.php
> >>> Unfortunately, flying to Denmark to pick up my 4500 euro bike just
> >>> isn't in the budget, and craigslist isn't turning up anything :(
> >> The chance of finding a used velomobile outside of Northern Europe is
> >> very slim. The recent drop in the dollar versus the Euro has made
> >> importing anything from CE much more expensive. :(
>
> >>> But it will be mine. Even if I have to build one out of washing
> >>> machine parts and plastic garbage cans. Oh yes, it will be mine.
> >> If you are looking for inspiration to build a velomobile [1] from spare
> >> bits and scrap, check out this web-page:
> >> <http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/>.
>
> >> Here is a homemade velomobile starting with a commercial trike for a
> >> total cost of approximately $2900 plus labor:
> >> <http://members.impulse.net/~dms/newfaird.html>.
>
> >> [1] The generic name for fully-faired human powered vehicles intended
> >> for practical street use.
>
> > I'd go with a wire frame for the fairings with some sort of model (or
> > real) airplane fabric covering to keep it cheap and repairable.
>
> What a dopey idea! ;)
>
> Doped aircraft quality Dacron would likely be the best choice. Composite
> materials (similar to modern tent poles) could be used for the fairing
> frame.
>
> > It must be possible to make a velomobile for way cheaper than $2900.
> > Making a light one might be a different story.
>
> See the Joe Kochanowski's page for construction on a low budget:
> <http://www.outsideconnection.com/gallant/hpv/joe/>.
>
> However, when a mid-level road bicycle is $1500 US, it would be
> unreasonable to expect to build a similar quality velomobile for
> anywhere near the same price, considering the greater complexity of the
> velomobile.
>
> --
> Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> POST FREE OR DIE!

I was thinking along the lines of a "velomobile shaped object"...

Joseph

"gotbent" <gotbent@spamtrap.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:fl3buf$4n3$1@registered.motzarella.org...
> > gotbent aka FVTR wrote:
> >> "Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote in message
> >> news:fl1ps8$2jq$3@registered.motzarella.org...
> >>> See
<http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
> >>> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and
when
> >>> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
> >>>
> >>> [1] Ignore opening commercial.
> >>
> >> Just the vehicle to have when riding home from one of Amsterdam's
coffee
> >> shops.
> >
> > Or one in Geneva.
>
> Well, if you're talking about Geneva, Illinois, I don't think a spliff
is
> gonna be on the menu; don't know about Geneva, Switzerland. Certainly
would
> be in Amsterdam.
>

There's always the Amsterdam Cafe up in Vancouver, BC....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY1Cl5vCDuM&NR=1

Chaaasssss.......

>>> "Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> See <http://de.sevenload.com/videos/pBHx94k/Leitra-Sport-auf-Schnee>.
>>>> [1] I plan on getting one of these (or a similar velomobile) if and when
>>>> I can afford housing with proper storage space.
>>>> [1] Ignore opening commercial.

>> gotbent aka FVTR wrote:
>>> Just the vehicle to have when riding home from one of Amsterdam's coffee
>>> shops.

> "Tom Sherman" <sunsetss0003@REMOVETHISyahoo.com> wrote
>> Or one in Geneva.

gotbent wrote:
> Well, if you're talking about Geneva, Illinois, I don't think a spliff is
> gonna be on the menu; don't know about Geneva, Switzerland. Certainly would
> be in Amsterdam.
-snip-

The real Geneva is of course in Wisconsin, just east of Delavan on the
way to Tom Sherman.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Andrew Muzi wrote:
> ...
> gotbent wrote:
>> Well, if you're talking about Geneva, Illinois, I don't think a spliff
>> is gonna be on the menu; don't know about Geneva, Switzerland.
>> Certainly would be in Amsterdam.
> -snip-
>
> The real Geneva is of course in Wisconsin, just east of Delavan on the
> way to Tom Sherman.

That is the "City of Lake Geneva", not just plain "Geneva". Of course,
there is the "Town of Geneva" in Walworth County, which includes parts
of the City of Elkhorn, City of Lake Geneva and Village of Williams Bay.

--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
POST FREE OR DIE!