New North American Velomobile Manufacturer-Velomtek!

Laidback Bike Report

1) With the factory established and production team hired Francois Garneau shares the story of Velomtek. Production of this reasonably priced velomobile is underway in Quebec and plans are to expand sales to the USA and, eventually, Europe.
2) Tray Bourgoyne takes us step by step on his installation of a Tongsheng TSDZ2 electric assist motor on his HP Velotechnik Scorpion. If you have wondered about what is involved in such a DIY project your answers are in Tray's garage!
3) Remember that amazing Doug Davis velo chase down video we featured last month (https://youtu.be/LXitJ_ljC5A)? That was Peruvian national women's champion Alessandra Dávila Rodriguez. Doug checks in with her in Peru and gets her thoughts on racing behind and in velomobiles and riding recumbents in general.
4) Nina Paley is back with the amazing tale of her beloved Frosty (the Mango velomobile) who recently underwent some mechanical intensive care in Wisconsin. Larry Ploetz was the fixer and he explains what he did to bring Frosty back to life.
4) We finish with a tribute to Ken Poindexter (founder of Bentrider Nation) who recently lost his battle with cancer.
**Table of Contents**
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:55 Panel Introduction
00:04:45 Sponsor Introduction
00:07:10 Recumbent News in 5 with Honza Galla
00:13:10 Francois Garneau from Velomtek-New North American velomobile manufacturer
01:09:00 Tray Bourgoyne-Adding an E-assist mid-drive motor step by step on a Trike
01:36:20 Alessandra Rodriguez-Peruvian National Champion interview
01:51:10 Nina Paley-Frosty the Mango gets Fixed
02:00:25 Ken Poindexter Tribute
02:03:55 Sponsor Thanks
02:06:10 Coming up next month
02:06:55 Goodbye to panel and crew
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