To build the plug for this creation I've decided to use polystyrene insulation board, commonly found in home improvement stores. This is different than the polyisocyanurate foam I have worked with in the past. Using this material will bring up a couple things that are new to me. First is that auto body filler (ABF) … Continue reading Starting to Design my velomobile →

I didn't think I'd be doing this.... I was just having fun figuring out composites work, making myself some truly custom pieces. Yet here we are 😉 https://vimeo.com/368685335 So, a fair question is: Why? Well I certainly know it's going to require a lot of work and time. And as someone asked, "you own 2 … Continue reading Designing my own Velomobile! →

I like to ride with an action camera on my velomobile rides. It's nice to be able to put together a video of a particularly fun ride or event. But it's also nice to have video evidence in case a vehicle driver does something stupid or dangerous. My first camera was an early edition GoPro … Continue reading Creating a Camera/Fly6 pylon →

I had to sand and shape some more on the mold; the MDF was showing through in a couple areas, and I know from past experience that no matter how much release wax you try to shove into the MDF it will still adhere to resin. After sanding more, I resprayed the gray gel-coat on … Continue reading Finished making the Milan chain guard →

A couple months back I came to the realization that all the projects I had been working on with composites and carbon fiber (CF) were full-on plug - mold - final piece projects, meaning they took lots of time and energy; tons of sanding and polishing, grinding, smoothing and shaping. I needed to try something … Continue reading Designing Milan GT chain cover →

I've like the Rohloff internally geared hub (IGH) for many years. I have one installed on my tandem recumbent bike, and also have a Rohloff in the WAW velomobile. Many velomobiles have a rear wheel that is supported and attached on one side of the wheel (the right side); they use a customized axle, but … Continue reading Installing a Rohloff in the Milan GT →

Getting myself ready to go to Martha's Vineyard Velo Gathering, but wanted to post this video: https://vimeo.com/343360781 and the end result: Finished and installed SPAI Some quick insect protection!

I have a fondness for Rohloff hubs, I'll admit. I have one installed on our tandem recumbent, and one in the WAW. I purchased the Milan GT in November, and I'm the third owner. Apparently it started out with electric assist, I'm guessing a Bafang on the front, in place of a chain ring. Second … Continue reading Installing a Rohloff wheel in the Milan GT →