Comparison Pilsan Active Tractor vs Polesie Turbo 2

Possibility to adjust the position of the seat in the velomobile. Usually, we are talking about moving the seat back and forth — this allows you to adjust the distance to the pedals, optimally adjusting it to the height of the user. This feature is especially important if the car is purchased for a child for several years of use — the seat can be moved back as the young driver grows. Also, the adjustable seat is useful in cases where the car is used by several people with different heights — for example, brothers of different ages.

The ability to use the pedals of a velomobile to move not only forward, but also backward. Note that the simplest type of drive — to a rigidly fixed driven gear (when the pedals rotate and when the velomobile is idling) — does not provide reverse, this requires certain design tricks. Therefore, if it is important for you to be able to freely ride not only forward, but also backward, you should choose a car in which such an opportunity is directly stated.

Note that most often the movement back is carried out simply by rotating the pedals in the opposite direction, however, some models may include the inclusion of a "reverse gear" with a special lever, usually located on the frame.

The presence of a trailer in the delivery set of the velomobile.

Unlike real trailers, this function is mainly for entertainment: it is usually provided in special equipment (see "Appearance") to enhance the resemblance to a real tractor, tractor, etc. Of course, the trailer can also be used for practical purposes — for transporting various items; however, its capacity is extremely small, and such transportation will also be more "toy" than practically useful.

Of course, if necessary, the trailer can be disconnected.

The presence of protective fenders on the rear wheels of the pedal car.

Such fenders provide some protection from dirt flying from the wheels of the car while driving; First of all, they protect the driver and passengers, but for others, the presence of fenders may be useful. This piece of equipment is especially important when riding in wet weather or on wet ground.

General dimensions of the pedal car. This parameter allows you to evaluate, first of all, the convenience of the car in storage and transportation. Note that for models with a trailer (see above), dimensions can be indicated both with and without a trailer.

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.