[python] Re: Python Bike/Trike
- From: "25hz" <25hz@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 22:42:26 -0500
> But I´m not sure, if it is, what I really need. I think I will loose
speed, because of the need for steady corrections of direction. Pedaling and
steering-work are done by the legs and I expect reduced pedaling-efficience.
What´s your experience on the first 1000 km? How fast are you riding on flat
bike paths? Where I live (Hannover), there are no hills, but rough surfaced
roads and bike-paths, so downhill speed and -driveability are not really
important.
>
You will not be as fast as you would like when you first start riding. The
python wants to go fast, but your lack of experience keeps you slow until
you put the km on the bike. My friend was riding/balancing the python in
less than 5 minutes and able to ride on the roads in about 2 hours of actual
riding time. He was much faster than me, much sooner, until he had a
wipeout into a guard rail at abot 55kph when his rear tire suddenly went
flat. Since then he hasn't ridden that much and I think he's a little "gun
shy". I kept riding and at about 650km, I felt very comfortable and
confident on the python. I also hit my highest top speed of 61 kph too. My
legs have gotten fairly strong so I can cruise with low to medium effort at
35 to 38kph for extended periods of time - but I am a spinner. My friend
feels like he's grinding, but I always am conscious of spinning because I
have bad knees and need to. For me, high rpms helps to steer because my
feet are in a position to correct the steering more often and only light
pedal pressure is required for power at high rpms. Using clipless pedals
also increases steering control, but you can also use your shoulders, hips
and the handlebars to steer as well as your feet. I can hold 42 to 45kph
for 8 to 10 minutes at a time on flat ground, but eventually have to slow
down to 32 to 35kph to "recover, and then I can pick it back up into the
high 30s again. The cruising speed is very much dependant on both the
rider's conditioning as well as how comfortable you are on the python. The
more you ride it, the better you get, the faster you get, and the more fun
and satisfying it is to ride. It's like taming a fast, wild horse. A
little crazy at first and you need to get your confidence up, but then you
can really go fast, and it doesn't take anywhere near as much effort as on a
DF. The more coordinated you are, the faster you'll get comfortable, and
the faster you'll be, sooner. With me being what I would consider a "slow
learner" on it, after about 250 to 300km I was more than comfortable enough
to ride the roads and not fear traffic or other obstacles.
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