Velomobile Rider Characteristics
updated 2 February 2007
| Velomobile capacity Velomobiles don't all fit the same range of users. Check here to see which ones are available to fit you. The Alleweder "A3" is the Alligt Alleweder prior to 2006 (often available used); the A4 is the standard size new Alligt Alleweder, and the A5 is the smaller version of the new design. Older Flevobike Alleweders (sometimes called "A2") may differ from the US version being produced by VelomobileUSA. Leg and torso length, shoulder width, weight distribution, and foot size can affect the fit. Some manufacturers' websites provide more detailed information, or you can ask on web forums, arrange a test-ride, or inquire with the builders. | shortest (cm) | tallest (cm) | OK for heavy riders? | Foot size problems? (likely if fairing is tight or foot holes are small - some riders use short cranks and/or widen the foot holes) | Shoulder width problems? |
| Aerorider | 160? | 190 | no foot holes | probably not | |
| Alleweder (Alligt A3) | 155? | 190? | yes - wide entry | possible | no |
| Alleweder (Alligt A4) | 170 | 195 | yes - wide entry | possible | no |
| Alleweder (Alligt A5) | 150 | 170 | intended for small riders. | possible | no |
| Alleweder (Flevobike) - one taller rider lengthened the body. | 155 | 190 (tight for 190.5) | yes | possible | for some |
| Alleweder (US Flevo) | 155 | 190 | yes | possible | |
| Aurora | 160 | 190 (+?) | yes | possible (does have foot holes) | 56 cm (22 inch) |
| Butterfly | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Cab-Bike | 155 | 200 | yes (150 kg max load) | possible | no |
| Cab-Bike Speedster | 155 | 200 | yes | possible | |
| go-one3 | ? | 190 | probably | possible | no |
| Leiba | 155 (150 with factory modification) | 200 | 150 kg total (rider + vehicle, perhaps?) | possible | no |
| Leitra (small) | 160 | 180 | yes (100 kg) | built to size | no |
| Leitra (Sport and medium) | 170 | 190 | yes (100 kg) | built to size | no |
| Leitra (extra long/tall) | 180 | 200+ (tallest 211) | yes (100 kg) | built to size | no |
| Mango | <174 | 200+ | ? | possible | |
| Quest (current 26" version) | 174 | 200+ | no (narrow entry) | possible | yes |
| Quest (20" low floor) | not short riders | 200+ | no | possible | yes |
| Quest (20" flat floor) | 166 or so | 190-200? | no | possible | yes |
| Sorcerer | ? | ? | no | ? | yes |
| Stormy Weather | 150 | 190.5 | yes 125 kg | ? | ? |
| Sunrider | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Thunderstorm | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Versatile | 165 | 200 | yes | possible | no |
| WAW | 168 | 188 | no (narrow entry, tight for heavy thighs) | possible | problem in older WAW's. |