About this project
Luciano Trümpler was born in Argentina and has lived in Switzerland since 2001. He works as a cinema technician and loves repairing and building things.
His bike is a modified HP Velotechnik Spirit recumbent with a Grin All Axle direct-drive motor in a 16″ front wheel, a 52 V 24 Ah battery of 21700 cells, a Shimano Alfine 11-speed hub and a 160 W solar roof. A Tout Terrain Mule trailer carries a second 160 W panel with solar tracking designed by Kilian Weigand. Total weight about 40 kg.
“I’ve always wanted to go on a bike touring trip, but I’ve never taken the time.” His first one was The Sun Trip 2024 to the Sahara.
Technical data
| Rider | Luciano Trümpler (Switzerland / Argentina) |
|---|---|
| Bike | HP Velotechnik Spirit + Tout Terrain Mule trailer |
| Motor | Grin All Axle V2, 16″ front |
| Battery | 52 V 24 Ah (21700) |
| Solar | 2 × 160 W GreenAkku, trailer panel with sun tracking |
| Weight | ~40 kg |
| Sun Trip | 2024 Sahara |
Links
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/luciano.trumpler
Sources
Photos and details come from the rider’s profile on The Sun Trip website.
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