behavior

helmes

there are contrary opinions about helmets and also studies contrary opinions avilable. The best summary of these controversial ideas is available on https://www.cyclehelmets.org/

Let’s look at some facts, which are independent of the personal opinion:

• news reports and media center around this question, especially if riders experience severe accidents (see accident reports)
• most countries don’t have legal obligation for cyclists to wear helmets
• The pro-helmet reasoning is summarized here:
  “The head is a sensitive part of the body. Even an impact at a speed of ten kilometers per hour can lead to severe brain damage. Above 16 km/h, the head usually cannot survive a collision without injury. Bicycle helmets significantly reduce this risk. Studies on accident victims who have collided with a motor vehicle show this: People who do not wear helmets are nine times more likely to suffer serious head injuries than those who do.”
  quoted German ‘Stiftung Warentest’

cornering

Most velomobiles don’t offer a ‘leaning into corners’ in difference to upright bikes. (Velotilt concept is an exception).

3-wheel velomobiles have the tipping axis is very close to the center of gravity, which leads to a threat of tipping over.

• The higher the speed,
• the tighter the corner,
• the higher the tipping threat

specifics of velomobiles

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