Tripod velomobile nears production
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The Tripod features a retractable battery-charging cord
The Tripod is intended to be driven on cycling paths for urban commuting
The Tripod can reach a maximum motorized speed of 20 mph
The Tripod features an upright riding position
The Tripod's lid incorporates two gas-filled struts
The Tripod has a full lighting system
The Tripod's lid can be locked closed when the vehicle is left unattended
The Tripod comes with a 500-watt hub motor, but the buyer must supply their own battery
The Tripod is an electric-assist velomobile made in Portland, Oregon
Article Summary
Velomobiles are certainly a unique form of transportation. They’re essentially human-powered recumbent tricycles, with a full-body fairing to increase their aerodynamics and protect against inclement weather. Most of them are made in Europe, which unfortunately adds to their already-steep prices for non-European buyers ... so, when we spied the made-in-the-USA Tripod velomobile in Portland, Oregon earlier this month, we took note. He’s a quick look at some of the things that make it special.
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