Front spoiler
The presence of a
front spoiler in the design of the velomobile.
The front spoiler is found mainly in karts and special equipment made in the form of karts (for more details, see "Appearance"). It is a shield that almost completely covers the steering column from the front. The role of this device is mainly decorative: it is designed in the same style as the whole car, while the spoiler is one of the most noticeable details, and its presence makes the design more expressive. However, the matter is not limited to this: at high speeds, the front shield somewhat improves the aerodynamics of the structure and reduces air resistance.
Weight
The total weight of the velomobile in curb condition. It is indicated, usually, taking into account all the additional equipment supplied in the kit — in particular, the roll bar and the trailer (if any, of course; see above for more details). The value of this parameter is twofold: on the one hand, a large weight makes it difficult both to transport the car and to ride it, on the other hand, it contributes to stability and reduces the risk of a rollover. Note that for each purpose (see above) there are certain weight ranges: for example, for children's velomobiles, 40 kg is too much, and for universal models, on the contrary, too little.
