[python] Re: New Speed Record

  • From: Jürgen Mages <jmages@xxxxxx>
  • To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:34:04 +0200

Matthias hasn't answered yet, but I guess the pacemaker is a special motorbike driving in front of the racer (see attached picture).
Another forum user states: "The key for mastering high speed is practice. The first hurdle ist the 30 km/h and once the rider is getting used to it, the next one is the 50 km/h hurdle. As long as the rider keeps pedalling the python stays stable at high speeds."
Concering the idea of a velomobile shell for a python: Maybe useful for the trike version but not recommendable for the bike. Better enjoy your Bay Area climate without a shell ... 

Cheers,
Jürgen.



On 15.08.2011 08:11, Vi Vuong wrote:

Hi Jürgen,


Can you ask Matthias from Kahla for some specs / measurements, that
are track specific, such as 650c/700c rims and gearing?  Is pacemake
a veloshell, electric-assist motor, or some sort of go-fast device?
The word "fear" appears in Google translation a few times, so mental
training must be key to going fast.

I read somewhere that there is a cadence limit beyond which our mind
cannot keep up with the feet (pedal/steering interference), which can
vary from person to person.  However, it seems that python is capable
of going fast enough with training, where drag becomes a limitation
(20mph, 30km/h), and that a velomobile shell may help.  Here is my
CAD work so far, but not sure how to make it out of recycled
materials yet, but I am planning to use sticks or outrigger to start
/ stop.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvfVLi8m9po. A water /
amphibian version is coming...

Vi

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