[python] Re: Suspension

  • From: Ronald Hongsermeier <ronwhongsermeier@xxxxxxx>
  • To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:21:01 +0100

h.vaneerden@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
I agree with Jurgen about the trike: " is great for shopping and cruising
around. The construction
is very simple and besides the deltas here maybe the simplest way to build a
trike" . But i disagree with : " really poor performance if you want to go
fast around corners or if you have lots of potholes and bumps along the
road".

The python-trike i ride is fast enough for me (30/32 kph on the flat), and
fast cornering isn't my cup of tea anyway (90 degree turn, 25 kph max,
faster and it tips over). So, maybe a little unstable at 32+, and in fast
corners at 25+, but very easy, highly manouvrable in the city and very
relaxed to ride at "standard" recumbent speed outside the centre. Thats all
i ask for (but maybe its the age, 51 ;-) ).

Greetings,

henk.



I agree with the wish posted elsewhere for a pic of the underside construction of your machine. Looks very interesting.
Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jürgen Mages" <jmages@xxxxxx>
To: <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 10:38 AM
Subject: [python] Re: Suspension


Hello Gavin,

Clipless pedals is a definite no-no here. 35 dogs between me and the
main road and a whole horde of criminals, thieves etc. Bike-jacking
is on the increase here.
Dogs are magically attracted by a lowracer. I always carry pepper spray
with me (and had to use it twice in 4 years).

Concerning the bike-jackers:
I would love to see them trying to escape with a Python ...

I did not fully complete the dsign of the front suspension yet
because all my time off from work finally caught up to me. I will be
posting it within the next few days for scrutineering/pros/cons etc.
Jurgen, if you dont mind, can I also send some pictures of the
trailer that I want to convert to a python trike.
We are looking forward to see your pictures.

I find it hard to believe that nobody is interested in the
trailer/trike. Maybe after they see the photos they will change their
minds. I also sent an e-mail to our top selling cycling magazine,
offering any of their staff members a chance to learn to ride my
bike, and also expose the python. I still did not get any response
from them. I`ll wait and see.
Do not overestimate the Python Delta. The one I build for my wife and
daughter is great for shopping and cruising around. The construction
is very simple and besides the deltas here

http://www.velomobil.nm.ru/russian_experience/tambovs_fwd/

maybe the simplest way to build a trike. BUT the price is a really
poor performance if you want to go fast around corners or if you have
lots of potholes and bumps along the road.

Cheers to sunny SA,
Jürgen.
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