The low profile of velomobiles has often been mentioned as a major issue, mainly due to the rider’s low eye height and reduced visibility. The Frikar e-bike, however, is 1100 mm high, giving you the sensation of sitting inside a sports car with large windows. At 1100 mm, it is 50 mm higher than a Lamborghini Miura and 50 mm lower than a Volkswagen XL1. We recognize the benefits of raising the rider's eye level for better visibility, which is why we plan to offer an option to raise the rear end of the vehicle. This will allow the rider’s eye level to be elevated for a better overview, but only at low speeds. The higher center of gravity when raised makes the vehicle less stable, so there will be a speed limit and visual warnings.
Per Hassel (Founder and Product Developer) says: “After seven years of using an even lower velomobile, the Dutch Alleweder, I can confidently say that the argument about being invisible in traffic is simply not true. The large bodies of velomobiles are actually much more visible to other road users compared to regular upright bikes. The relatively large body forces a Frikar e-bike rider to behave more like a car, making interactions with traffic more predictable. The Frikar e-bike is taller than a Lamborghini Countach but lower than a Bugatti Veyron, and its profile, colors, and lights make it just as easy to spot in complex traffic. A Frikar e-bike is much taller than most traffic posts and traffic islands, making it easily seen by passing drivers.”"