[python] Re: Walking Python upright

  • From: Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2012 15:15:10 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Dirk,

The rear wheel, pedals, and seat can be taken off to make the package much 
small, 20x50x60, as this bike has a second joint.  The seat and front wheel can 
carried on my back.

Vi



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> From: Dirk Bonné <dirk.bonne@xxxxxxx>
>To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 7:51 AM
>Subject: [python] Re: Walking Python upright
> 
>
>If the height is only 120cm then just remove the front wheel, then it should 
>about 30x70x100.I think they'd be splitting hairs if the train management 
>would bar you from entering the train. 
>
>Not totally unrelated: In Sweden you care not allowed to transport
    bikes on the train. Folder solutions like your bike become important
    when confronted with such bad service.
>
>On 30.05.2012 05:04, Vi Vuong wrote: 
>Thanks Dirk for the info. Unfortunately, the bike measures 120cm x 70cm x 
>30cm.  The case that it fits when disassembled is 78cm x 49cm x 30cm, close 
>to airline standard luggage requirement (L+W+H):62 in / 158 
>cm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDQQZ0jAFBQ  However, riding around with 
>the hard case is not quite practical:)  Perhaps a soft bag is what I need for 
>the train... 
>>
>>
>>Didn't think about the folding speed but it's a nice feature that I sometimes 
>>wish for the Bipolar to have quicker release (magnet?).   Bike Friday seems 
>>to be holding the overall record, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQscBxx7wLE
>>
>>
>>Vi
>>
>>
>>
>>>________________________________
>>> From: Dirk Bonné <dirk.bonne@xxxxxxx>
>>>To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>>>Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 2:26 AM
>>>Subject: [python] Re: Walking Python upright
>>> 
>>>
>>>Very neat! The "apartment pivot" allowing for a 180degrees turn really shows 
>>>a lot of uses. In Danmark the max luggage size is 100cm x 60cm x 30cm. If 
>>>you are over that they might refuse you on the train. Your bike is quite 
>>>close to these measurements? If so you just made the fastest folder in the 
>>>world ;-)
>>>
>>>Dirk
>>>
>>>On 29.05.2012 06:04, Vi Vuong wrote: 
>>>Hi All,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>2 donor training wheels are added to the headrest for walking python bike 
>>>>upright.  The small footprint is convenient/safer for walking in pedestrian 
>>>>traffic, taking the training, and space saving for storage.  Folding pedals 
>>>>and chain ring guard would be nice additions... http://youtu.be/wTq2N1fOKgo
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Cheers,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Vi
>>>
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