How fast will the Borealis go?

Steve says: "The handling of the QNT is exceptional, even at higher speeds.  On hills, I normally start to use the brakes at about 80 kph. I am very comfortable around 70 kph and 60 kph is easy to hit even on a small downhill."

Please notice, that the extra length of the shell increases the turn radius for tight manoeuvring.

How do you fix a flat tire?

The front wheels are attached on one side only, so you can pull the tire right off. For a flat tire on the front wheels, the tube can be repaired or exchanged without removing the wheels. The situation with the rear wheel is somewhat different. With a flat tire on the rear, the vehicle is placed carefully on its side (on as soft a surface as possible). Releasing the red strap inside the shell will allow rear suspension arm to be pivoted out of the fairing. It is now an easy matter to access the rear wheel to fix a flat tire or exchange the wheel.

In which colours is the Borealis velomobile available?

To date, the Borealis velomobile is available in 20 different colours. The best colours to choose are the light/bright colours so the velomobile can be seen easily - Borealis Colour-Chart (PDF, 31 KB).

Why does the Borealis come the b-m Cyclestar mirrors?

Steve Schleicher tried out the Mirrcyle mirrors and he liked the size of the cyclestar. Mounting the cyclestar is easier and it lets him make the door a bit more aero which also help with sideways vision close to the Borealis. Steve ran into a rock and damaged his Borealis a bit just because he didn't see the rock, about 15 cm high) when it was up close.

How did you choose the name Borealis for the velomobile shell for the Trice QNT?

The first velomobile Steve made was called the Aurora after a former white-water kayak. Steve had thought we would have extra decals on hand to use up but that was not the case. Nonetheless the name stuck. The second velomobile shell, based on the Trice QNT, was then called the Borealis to complete the name for the northern lights which is Aurora Borealis. We find it beautiful that these fascinating natural phenomena made a substantial contribution to the naming of the velomobiles.