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Volae News
Posted: 01.03.2008
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Volae Expediton Pro in Recumbent Cyclist News
Check out the review of the Volae Expedition Pro at Recumbent Cyclist News!
Recumbent Cyclist News
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Posted: 10.12.2007
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Volae ES frame option
The future of traveling is here today with the NEW VOLAE ES frames. Whether you want a
Dual 650 high racer, a Dual 26” high racer or a 26/20 touring recumbent to take on trips overseas
or across the states, you won’t have to compromise performance when you ride a Volae recumbent with
the ES option. The cleverly engineered frame separates in the middle to facilitate packing in a standard
bike travel case while preserving the high performance that you demand.
Some travel bikes compromise performance to make the bike extremely compactable for traveling. Volae
chose to retain the legendary Volae performance even though it means that you may have to pay an extra
fee to take your bike with you.
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Posted: 03.16.2007
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Volae Opens Dealers!
Volae has carefully chosen several recumbent dealers across the US to
help bring our passion, fine recumbents and exceptional service closer to
your door. If you have a dealer in your back yard, give them a call, stop
by for a test ride or just say thanks for offering the best recumbents in
the world in their stores.
Volae Dealer Listing here.
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Posted: 01.26.2007
Posted: 01.18.2007
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Truvativ Crankset Substitutions
Due to supply issues stemming from the Oct. 14th SRAM factory fire,
Volae Club, Club Disc and Century models may be equipped with the
comparable FSA Gossamer MegaEXO cranks and bottom brackets instead of the
spec'd Truvativ Rouleur cranks.
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Posted: 01.16.2007
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Volae to Exhibit at MN Bike & Fitness Expo
Volae will be present at the Minnesota Bicycling Travel and Fitness Expo,
March 3-4, 2007. Our booth is next to the test track area, so come by and
take a test ride or just check out the new models.
Expo Site: http://www.bicyclingtravel.com
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Posted: 12.31.2006
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Volae Century Voted "2006 Bike of the Year"
Voted as the Readers Choice Bike of the Year by bentrideronline.com, the
Volae Century continues to impress! Thanks Supporters!
Bentrideronline article here.
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Posted: 11.02.2006
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Recumbent Cyclist News Tour Review
Special thanks to Brian Daniels, a Volae customer that took the
time to write an excellent article for RCN about his Volae. Be sure
to check it out in RCN #097.
Subscribe to RCN here.
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Posted: 08.10.2006
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New Wheel Options
We have two new Velocity wheelsets as an option for new Volaes.
The first wheelset is a dual 26" disc Aeroheat 36 hole. The Aeroheat
is compatible with the Expedition and Expedition Pro and is a good option
for heavier riders, those riding on rougher roads or doing loaded touring.
Click here to visit Velocity's Aeroheat page.
The second wheelset is a dual 650c Nuvian (uses an Aerohead rim) 24
hole front and 28 hole off-center rear. This has more spokes than the
Uriel or Spartacus wheelsets and is also good for more durability for
those that require it on their Team, Club, or Sport.
Click
here to visit Velocity's Nuvian page.
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Posted: 07.12.2006
Posted: 06.22.2006
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Volae Wolf Pack Finish!
With a completed time of 7 days, 15 hours and 47 minutes, Team Volae
Wolf Pack entered the history books as the first two-man recumbent team to
complete RAAM. Their average speed of 16.56 mph over the 3,042 mile race
was also enough to shatter the previous 50+ speed record by over 1 mph!
Congratulations to Tim, Tom and the crew!
Press Release
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Posted: 06.13.2006
Posted: 05.30.2006
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Oval Concepts Forks available on Team bikes
Reynolds composites will be discontinuing the 650C versions of their
Alpha-Q forks, so we've been testing several designs and the Oval Concepts
Time Trial forks have officially received the nod. The JetStream A900
Time Trial forks will be gracing the 2006
Team and the Volae
Wolfpack RAAM bikes.
Read more about Oval's innovative technology at www.OvalConcepts.com.
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Posted: 03.04.2006
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Volae Wolf Pack to race RAAM 2006
Volae is proud to sponsor Tim Woudenburg and Tom Kingsbury in their bid
to set a course record in the 2 Person category of Race Across
America (RAAM). RAAM is a 3,503 mile, 7 day, non-stop race across the
United States
that starts in Oceanside, CA and ends in Atlatic City, NJ. Tim and Tom
will be riding custom Volae Team recumbents
in their adventure.
You can read more about the Wolf Pack's preparations and team at http://wolfpack.volaerecumbents.com and all about the
race at http://www.raceacrossamerica.org.
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Posted: 02.14.2006
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Online Reviews
Here are some links to recent online reviews about our bikes. If you
have more, please email them
to us!
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Posted: 10.13.2005
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Production Delay
Due to our impending move to new facilities, new Volae production will
be delayed for approximately 2 weeks. Custom builds may be delayed until
early November, but some models are in-stock and available through the
Hostel Shoppe. Call 1-800-233-4340 for more information.
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Posted: 03.30.2005
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Volae Jersey and Shorts
 We've been working to design high-quality performance jerseys
and shorts for recumbent riders. Our pre-production samples are here, so
we can show you what they look like.
Pro-Fit Short Features:
- Quality 8-panel lycra short for excellent fit.
- Front 2 panels have been merged to eliminate center seam.
- Chamois pad has been replaced with a reinforced lycra "modesty panel"
that you can't feel when riding, but eliminates the need to wear underwear
for modesty.
- 6 oz. 4-way stretch, 80% Nylon, 20% Lycra.
- Available in sizes MD to 2XL.
- Approx. Retail: $50.00
Jersey Features:
- Bright yellow color in torso and sleeves for visibility.
- "Club Cut" for a performance fit without being too tight.
- Custom Coomax mesh rear triple pocket with no elastic. You can't
feel it on the bike, but you still have a convenient (and normal) place to
carry incidentals off the bike.
- 7" zipper, elastic-hemmed sleeves and bottom.
- 100% 3.6 oz. Wickable Polyester Microfiber.
- Available in sizes MD to 4XL.
- Approx. Retail: $65.00
Our first batch will be small, and we are taking pre-orders now. Call
800-233-4340 to reserve yours.
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Posted: 03.01.2005
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New Club Disc model!
The Club will be available in a rear disc brake version upon request.
It will have disc dropouts on the rear, 135mm hub spacing, and upgraded
Velocity Uriel wheels (disc rear, rim brake front). Regular caliper rear
brake mounts will still be on the frame, should the rider wish to run it
without a rear disc brake in the future. The rear disc brake on the bike
will be the Avid BB7. Paint will be the regular Torch Blue Club finish
with the full carbon AlphaQ EX painted fork. The Club Disc will retail
for $2500.00 and should be available by April 1.
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Posted: 02.08.2005
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Truvativ is running a bit behind on the Rouleur and Rouleur Carbon crank
production. Until these cranks are available, we will be substituting the
FSA Gossamer MegaExo on the Club and the FSA SL-K MegaExo on the Team at
no extra charge. The Rotor upgrade cranks are in stock now and will
not be affected.
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Posted: 02.02.2005
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Hi-Res studio shots of the 2005 models are available in the Media page.
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Posted: 01.28.2005
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The 2005 Volae site is live! Be sure and check out all the new and
updated recumbent models. The
all new "Explore" section is a great
way to find out what Volae is all about.
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Team arrived... and it's great! I actually enjoyed
putting it together. Been a long time since I built a bike basically from
scratch. Gave me a chance to really check out all of the details.
Waterford does a REALLY good job. The dark blue contrasts really well
with the carbon bits. I only had a chance to ride it up and down the
street a few times to make sure that everything works but I plan on taking
it for some more serious rides this week when I'm off. One long flat
110km out and back and my semi-usual 50km climbing loop. I have a Radical
Alfa Solo seat bag that will work great with it. So far it feels just as
good as the Club that I was raving about at the 'BentRide. |
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