[python] Re: Seat / BB diff, height off BB
- From: Jaculus <jaculusbent@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 23:20:16 +0200
you understood the aerodynamics correct, but whether this could result in a
ridable python ... I strongly doubt it.
2013/4/4 Gerald <bepb@xxxxxx>
> Hi,
> if I understood correct, for optimum aerodynamic, the heels should, in the
> lowest position of the peadal, be level with the seat. Considering 17 cm
> crank arms and two thirds off (my) 30cm long foot below the pedal. Then the
> heel is 17cm+ 20cm=37cm below the BB. This would also mean Seat/BB > 37cm.
>
>
> BR
> Gerald
>
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
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> *Von: *"Jürgen Mages" <jmages@xxxxxx>*
> An: *python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx*
> Gesendet: *Freitag, 29. März 2013 06:44:07 GMT+00:00*
> Betreff: *[python] Re: Evolution Bike
>
> > Another practical consideration is for riders with weaker knees. It
> > seems that optimal BB-seatHeight (15-20cm?) may cause encourage over
> > exertion. Higher BB seems to intense for python cruising style, so
> > it seems lower BB is the lazy way to go...
>
> I second that, Vi: if high performance is not the goal a lower BB is ok.
> There are even two more advantages for beginners: blood flow through legs
> is better and the feet stay easier on the pedals if they are not attached.
>
> Jürgen.
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