Carbon Waw Velomobile Review

Review of a 2019 Carbon Waw Velomobile

[@fietser]

Thanks for this quality review. A few things I'd like to add: - the main function of the Kevlar nose and tail is shock absorption, as the WAW was designed specifically as a street velomobile. Also easy exchange after impact, maintenance, tinkering... A MUST for practical biomobility, less important for touring. Disadvantage: WAWs are never declared total loss for insurance. Advantage: no need for omnium insurance (600-800€/y). - the time trial or thumb shifters: you're not operating them correctly. They need to fit almost entirely in your wrist, the lower part of the wrist rests stable on the joystick. You shift by rotation of the wrist or with the a light push or pull of the thumb. - thanks for pointing out that the cabrio roof can be stowed away in the trunk. However we observe that many utilitarian riders keep the canopy on on a daily basis as you get a 300° unrestricted view, sufficient ventilation and shade, plus the comfort of protection from wind, and wind noise. - this CarbonWAW is indeed pretty brutal as it lacks the composite suspension of the normal, Kevlar WAW.

[@TheFlamingEyeball]

Great review. I've seen a couple of QVs now and have to agree with the storage and compartments on the sides. After 20+ years of experience, they found a way to build them in.

[@2disbetter]

I really like the engineering going on with the Waw. So 50 kph is easy huh? How does that compare to the QV?

[@JanTrenson]

2disbetter very hard to compare without extensive wattage testing. I’d guess a 5km/h max speed difference. At lower intensity the speed difference grows smaller of course, as aerodynamic resistance grows exponentially with speed.

[@TheVelomobileChannel]

Excelent review!

[@velo-ads4206]

Thanks Jan I enjoyed that, a very nice test. It actually brought back memories of my old Waw :(

[@mohdsabreeyacob348]

Good video and great review to.

[@camaronruss9476]

Looks like a mail truck!

[@6735B1]

the sound is not stereo :(

[@JanTrenson]

Sorry, my recording device is just my phone and I'm just doing this for fun.

[@Pushyhog]

velosRus.com: Carbon,, i like short rear and front cowlings. Like a formula 1 race car,,,, crack front or rear just replace and go. Great to store hood.

[@joeybandit2861]

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