[python] Re: Front suspension 24" python

  • From: "dirk@xxxxxxxxxx" <dirk@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:18:20 +0200 (CEST)

indeed, sticks were also my prefeered training method: skiing the python 
 
- DirkS
 

Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx> hat am 11. April 2011 um 05:29 geschrieben:

> The front suspension adaptation for python was not too bad, a bit strange
> looking.   However, bigger wheel with suspension is too big for me.  Because
> of
> the bulky fork, the legs have to spread out a little more, thus reducing the
> reach.   The tube connecting the fork and the pivot gets in the way of seat
> placement close to the wheel.  Lots of struggle between pedal reach & seat
> height.  Finally, I decided to go mid-racer seat height, and cut-up handlebar
> to
> reach the ground (sticks).  Pedal reach / leg clearance is still marginal with
> seat at 14" (36cm), but if higher seat is manageable, I would like to move the
> seat forward and up another couple of cm.  By the way, the idea of using
> sticks
> instead of gloves on the ground from  http://www.youtube.com/user/B100Saa is
> pretty good, more on this later.  Here is a bumpy
> video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liEgAoT_8eI
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: Python <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Fri, April 1, 2011 9:26:09 PM
> Subject: Front suspension 24" python
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Moving on to 24" wheel and front suspension experiment.   I have done FWD
> suspension before (Trailbike03), but a python needs quite a bit of
> arrangement.
>  Attached is what I have cut up so far.  BB-EOS is marginal for my inseam. 
>Your
> inputs for this build would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vi

http://dirk.steuwer.de

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