Donald S., Minnesota
Just wanted to thank you for your prompt and helpful information and to let you know I just placed an order for the wheel that you recommended. Thanks again and I just wanted you to know how impressed I have always been with how helpful you always are and how quickly you get back to a customer's inquiry. When it comes time to replace my bike I know where I will be going.
Bruce P., California
Here's what Bruce P. from California had to say about his new customized Volae Century: "I received it on the 18th (March 2014) in great shape and I now have a new schedule; work, ride. I just wanted to thank you for all your help and professionalism in making this bike a reality, you guy's nailed it on the fit, I mean I don't think it could have been any more 'dead on', I was a bit apprehensive about ordering a bike and getting a good fit online, I'm 'dazed and amazed' is that magic or just good mathematics, lol? Any way I'm loving it. I'd had some concern's about the gearing etc. and had read all the commentary on getting acclimated to a recumbent and yes it took a little but 40 mile's later I'm on the road climbing hill's and everything I was doing on my df. and the gearing is perfect. I live in a biker's 'mecca' for training with lot's of hill's and mountain's from 2% - 6% + grade's and this bike is heaven! I'm wanting to do some long and flat run's with it so I'm going to do the Santa Ana River Trail from Corona to Huntington Beach and then maybe hang a right and go to Long Beach (about 92 mile's from where I live). Anyway thanks again for the outstanding service, and building me my 'dream bike' that is so superb in every detail that I'm still 'numb', trying to grasp the idea that this bike is actually mine! Sincerely, Bruce.... "
David B., Arizona
Jessie, I've been meaning to email you. The recumbent arrived in perfect condition. I took it out for a 75 mile training ride this past Saturday. It rides like a dream. I made sure to start the ride before sunrise so I could test the lighting system. Wow. What a beam it throws. I will be doing a 200K on Friday and another 200K on Saturday. This will be followed by a 600K on May 22/23 in Utah. I'll keep you posted, and send you some scenic photos of the Volae in action in the southwest. Thanks again to you and the crew at Hostel Shoppe. I am impressed with the engineering and performance of the bikes you build, and your customer service is outstanding. I know I was very particular in how I wanted this bike set-up. Thank you for exceeding my expectations. Stay Well, David B., Arizona
Tom R., Wisconsin
Hi Rolf, Just thought I'd give you an update on our trip. Thanks to the Volae Venture Pro we are on schedule and having fun. We made it to Cody Wyoming this afternoon so all of our major western mountain riding is behind us. The auxiliary rim caliper brake worked well to avoid overheating the Avid Disk brakes. And the seat back bags have been an excellent supplement to our Ortlieb panniers. Our rig is often the focus of attention whenever we meet other bike tourists. In fact we get many questions and comments from non-bikers as well. 1,118 miles done with about 3,200 to go. Thanks for all of your thoughtful help toward equipping and preparing us for this adventure. Tom R. Wisconsin