How excellent to have a collaboration of the velonauts! I have one tip, as a cyclist, which is not really a safety tip but it is relevant in case of accidents. The tip is: Always take a pen with you. This is so you can take down their registration number as they speed off!
Here are a few tips I would like to add: - I placed extra lights near the mirrors on the Strada; these can indicate the width of the bike to oncoming traffic, and because I mounted a switch near to the indicator switch I can also use these lights to flash a warning to oncoming traffic without taking my hands off the steering. - I have a reflecting motif on the wheel covers of my Strada, and reflective rim tape on the front wheels. This greatly increases visibility from the side, and the round reflection of the wheel rims also signals the presence of something with wheels, i.e. something that moves. This tip is of course only useful for velomobiles with open front wheel wells, therefore not very useful for a Quest or Quattrovelo. - When in city traffic I tend to ride behind cars in such a way that they can more easily see me in their rearview mirrors, i.e. not too close, a little bit to the side, lights angled slightly high. Greetings, Erwin and Tante Lies
I believe that being seen and being able to see are the most important aspects of riding, not just a velo but also any recumbent. Lights and reflective tape really do help in all weather conditions.
I would add two things 1) you must ride defensively in the city. Always be scanning everything around you. Don’t try to cut pass someone where they could make a sudden right hand turn without signaling. Make sure your planning for an “out” if something happens (ex. What’s your move if x happens). 2) I not longer use a flag but I kept the flag post. I wrapped my flag post with blue LED tape. It has a slow flash and blue is the easiest color for the human eye to see at night. It also has less drag than having a flag. I plan on adding another video on my lights when it gets nice again.
Excellent video and tips -- thank you Saukki, Marnix, and John. Kudos to you, Saukki, for featuring guests whose riding conditions and safety strategies differ from your own.
Well done, Saukki, I like your pragmatic approach. In my view, an important safety aspect is the rider. Be aware of the difficulties others may have to see you in urban traffic, hiding behind cars or other obstacles. I believe this is far more important than flags. As to lights, I have an aversion to those super-bright flashing lights. Where I am riding, there are lots of cyclists - and to me what can’t be done by everyone without problems should not be done at all. I expect drivers to see the normal bright headlights and taillights of a velomobile. That is not asking too much from anyone who is not texting or watching tv behind the wheel. And those who do may not see your flashers anyway.
Great international collaboration and conversations! My tip - Always have a looping camera like a Fly 6 or12 or GoPro or similar to capture any evidence if needed.
This practical advice on velo riding under different combinations is a must see for for all bent riders. Great idea having guest velo riders share their experiences and advice. Bonus points for having John "Crash" Williams on for a cameo appearance 😉
Great work saukki! I'm going to get one of your shirts soon! I think the most important thing is that you are a safe rider and you are aware of the surroundings. We can't rely too much on things that make things seem easier.
Great video Saukki👍 I'm going to be buying a trike OR possibly a velomobile this year and after being involved in a life threatening accident about 12 years ago (I was cycling home) I am very conscious about being seen and whichever bike I get I will definitely have a flag or maybe two. I have been a motorcyclist for about 35 years and no matter what you do you sometimes get a car driver pulling out of a junction and as John was saying if you're unlucky it can just happen. However on the day of my accident I just drew the short straw but it did not stop me from cycling. I must add the reason I say that is because I was lit up like a Christmas tree, all lights blazing, wearing a reflective jacket the whole wardrobe of safety gear and yet it just happened. There's a video on RUclips (not sure if its still there as I found d it shortly after my accident) about two guys throwing a basket ball to each other, see if you can find it, its a psychological lecture for some student about what information the brain edits out from the mass of information that is coming in, its very interesting.
Hi Saukki, I've just found the video I was talking about on RUclips regarding what the brain chooses to edit out, its called "the selective test" if you have not heard of this then really do as the the commentator asked. Cheers, Nick✌️
In Germany we use 2 inner tubes in the rear wheel, because it´s very dangerous if the rear wheel would loose all its air pressure abruptly (on a trike). I have knowledge of several accidents.
Drill a second hole for the second valve into the rim. Then pump approximately same amount of air into the first and second inner tube (Count the pumping strokes). Use much talc for assembly. From time to time you have to empty the tire and pump new air so that you can make sure that is enough air in each inner tube.
Top tips, guys! Excellent suggestions for all cyclists. Great to see John and Marnix getting together with you on this Saukki! Also I think it's important for riders to be aware of what' s going on around you and be on the lookout for possible hazards such as motorists distracted by mobile phones and pedestrians wearing headphones. Cheers, guys!
My Milan has the Colors Yello, White an Red the Colors John Sayed, i Stop always in Offset with my Recumbent and Velombil to be Visible in Left or Right Rear Mirror to keep Eye contact an have a Escape Lane if the Car will set Back
While it may only help after the fact, in an accident. A camera is a good idea. I use a Garmin VIRB Elite. Which gives me hours of video and I can slap a fresh chip and a battery into it, when it runs low. It is also fairly aerodynamic, unlike the GoPro. The GoPro has a gazillion mounting options and is a pretty good camera. Kind of nice to be able to review your ride afterwords, or save it for posterity, 64Gb cards are pretty cheap these days.
Too bad now days 64 GB card can only take about 1,5 hours of footage in 1080p 60 fps. And I was stupid enough to buy two of them for my new cameras. I should have bought at least 128 GB cards...
Can you please tell me about the light you use on the top of the velo? I have only found lights for the back of a bike seat, but nothing to fit on the top of a velo. Thanks!
How excellent to have a collaboration of the velonauts! I have one tip, as a cyclist, which is not really a safety tip but it is relevant in case of accidents. The tip is:
Always take a pen with you. This is so you can take down their registration number as they speed off!
Here are a few tips I would like to add:
- I placed extra lights near the mirrors on the Strada; these can indicate the width of the bike to oncoming traffic, and because I mounted a switch near to the indicator switch I can also use these lights to flash a warning to oncoming traffic without taking my hands off the steering.
- I have a reflecting motif on the wheel covers of my Strada, and reflective rim tape on the front wheels. This greatly increases visibility from the side, and the round reflection of the wheel rims also signals the presence of something with wheels, i.e. something that moves. This tip is of course only useful for velomobiles with open front wheel wells, therefore not very useful for a Quest or Quattrovelo.
- When in city traffic I tend to ride behind cars in such a way that they can more easily see me in their rearview mirrors, i.e. not too close, a little bit to the side, lights angled slightly high.
Greetings,
Erwin and Tante Lies
Great tips! Thanks!
I believe that being seen and being able to see are the most important aspects of riding, not just a velo but also any recumbent. Lights and reflective tape really do help in all weather conditions.
I would add two things
1) you must ride defensively in the city. Always be scanning everything around you. Don’t try to cut pass someone where they could make a sudden right hand turn without signaling. Make sure your planning for an “out” if something happens (ex. What’s your move if x happens).
2) I not longer use a flag but I kept the flag post. I wrapped my flag post with blue LED tape. It has a slow flash and blue is the easiest color for the human eye to see at night. It also has less drag than having a flag. I plan on adding another video on my lights when it gets nice again.
a perfeckt example of how to of 3 velomobobile users nice coop work
You are so right. Awesome job guys.
Excellent video and tips -- thank you Saukki, Marnix, and John. Kudos to you, Saukki, for featuring guests whose riding conditions and safety strategies differ from your own.
Well done, Saukki, I like your pragmatic approach. In my view, an important safety aspect is the rider. Be aware of the difficulties others may have to see you in urban traffic, hiding behind cars or other obstacles. I believe this is far more important than flags. As to lights, I have an aversion to those super-bright flashing lights. Where I am riding, there are lots of cyclists - and to me what can’t be done by everyone without problems should not be done at all. I expect drivers to see the normal bright headlights and taillights of a velomobile. That is not asking too much from anyone who is not texting or watching tv behind the wheel. And those who do may not see your flashers anyway.
I love this crossover episode, great seeing other channels working together.
Great international collaboration and conversations! My tip - Always have a looping camera like a Fly 6 or12 or GoPro or similar to capture any evidence if needed.
Nice job Saukki, John and Marnix. Great video!
This practical advice on velo riding under different combinations is a must see for for all bent riders. Great idea having guest velo riders share their experiences and advice. Bonus points for having John "Crash" Williams on for a cameo appearance 😉
Great work saukki! I'm going to get one of your shirts soon! I think the most important thing is that you are a safe rider and you are aware of the surroundings. We can't rely too much on things that make things seem easier.
Loved it Saukki, absolutely top quality.
Good stuff, it's a real pleasure to ride around a city in a velo :) Thanks for sharing Saukki
Great video Saukki, the use of the illustrations was a good idea. I look forward to working with you again some time.
Great video Saukki👍 I'm going to be buying a trike OR possibly a velomobile this year and after being involved in a life threatening accident about 12 years ago (I was cycling home) I am very conscious about being seen and whichever bike I get I will definitely have a flag or maybe two. I have been a motorcyclist for about 35 years and no matter what you do you sometimes get a car driver pulling out of a junction and as John was saying if you're unlucky it can just happen. However on the day of my accident I just drew the short straw but it did not stop me from cycling. I must add the reason I say that is because I was lit up like a Christmas tree, all lights blazing, wearing a reflective jacket the whole wardrobe of safety gear and yet it just happened. There's a video on RUclips (not sure if its still there as I found d it shortly after my accident) about two guys throwing a basket ball to each other, see if you can find it, its a psychological lecture for some student about what information the brain edits out from the mass of information that is coming in, its very interesting.
Hi Saukki, I've just found the video I was talking about on RUclips regarding what the brain chooses to edit out, its called "the selective test" if you have not heard of this then really do as the the commentator asked. Cheers, Nick✌️
In Germany we use 2 inner tubes in the rear wheel, because it´s very dangerous if the rear wheel would loose all its air pressure abruptly (on a trike). I have knowledge of several accidents.
Interesting tip. Thanks!
Can you describe how you use two tubes?
Drill a second hole for the second valve into the rim. Then pump approximately same amount of air into the first and second inner tube (Count the pumping strokes). Use much talc for assembly. From time to time you have to empty the tire and pump new air so that you can make sure that is enough air in each inner tube.
I personnaly glued a red led strip on the flag tube, looks like Darth Vader light saber but increase the visibility quite well !
Top tips, guys! Excellent suggestions for all cyclists. Great to see John and Marnix getting together with you on this Saukki! Also I think it's important for riders to be aware of what' s going on around you and be on the lookout for possible hazards such as motorists distracted by mobile phones and pedestrians wearing headphones. Cheers, guys!
My Milan has the Colors Yello, White an Red the Colors John Sayed, i Stop always in Offset with my Recumbent and Velombil to be Visible in Left or Right Rear Mirror to keep Eye contact an have a Escape Lane if the Car will set Back
While it may only help after the fact, in an accident. A camera is a good idea. I use a Garmin VIRB Elite. Which gives me hours of video and I can slap a fresh chip and a battery into it, when it runs low. It is also fairly aerodynamic, unlike the GoPro. The GoPro has a gazillion mounting options and is a pretty good camera. Kind of nice to be able to review your ride afterwords, or save it for posterity, 64Gb cards are pretty cheap these days.
Too bad now days 64 GB card can only take about 1,5 hours of footage in 1080p 60 fps. And I was stupid enough to buy two of them for my new cameras. I should have bought at least 128 GB cards...
Pioneers of the future!
The whole process you just described is called a 360 walk around vehicle inspection also known as a pre trip .
Thanks saukkico.
Great and useful tip's
Great video! Love the collab!
Great video!!
Another good video. good stuff
Nyt on niin laatu videota, että huh huh ja vielä kerran huh huh!
Kiitos 😊
Saukki, can you make a video about adding a brake to the back wheel of your Quest?
Sorry, but I can’t figure out why anyone would want to add a brake to the rear wheel of the Quest?
Don't and live longer.
Muito show
What about brake lights?
What about an object that is shaped like a water drop instead of a flag ?
"Tees reflectors and Tees, and Tees and.....Tees :)"
8.16 the other velonobile is subscribed to the " King of Random" 😂
Those are my subscriptions. I’m also subscribed to Tesla Bjørn and Colin Furze 🤪
I'm also subscribed to the King of Random they are a very good channel
Can you please tell me about the light you use on the top of the velo? I have only found lights for the back of a bike seat, but nothing to fit on the top of a velo. Thanks!
My light is a Topeak Headlux helmet light. And that’s my hack to mount it to a gopro mount.
What is the model at 12:59?
I'd prefer this combination of safety colors: neon-yellow and neon-orange in chevron pattern just like in SeeMeWear's clothing: seemewear.com/
Я из Украины тоже делаю веломобиль