[python] Re: question
- From: Dirk Bonne <dirk_bonne@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 11:37:18 +0100
Hi Brian,
I used to have a challenge twister (
http://ligfiets.net/fietsen/type.php3?id=38 ) and found no trouble in
controlling it in a precise manner. I do not know the actionbent, and
may be this is just a particulary nervous bicycle to use?
The python -like the flevo- is a bike with very flat and very long
learning curve. And I do not believe the python is more difficult to
learn than a flevo, maybe even the opposite. Also the inevitable falling
from the bike while learning is more agreable on a python, because of
the very low seat height.
I do find I have a simular precise control with the python and flevo as
on my challenge bike. And the python/flevo is not nervous at all. On
the down side however direction changes are slower. I guess moving legs
plus front frame have more inertia than just pushing handlebar
left-right. I find this especially a problem in slippery situations,
where reaction speed is very important.
So I think your mileage may vary, litterally.
It may be childish to mention, but I find it fascinating to weld and/or
braze. I get actually happy by just taking two pieces of metal, and
welding them together. May be that constitutes for enough reason to
start building something ---python or not python ;-)
Dirk
brian smith wrote:
I ride a swb under steer actionbent (made in Taiwan)
Yesterday I converted my indoor upright exercise bicycle into a
recumbent with the same seat/BB heights proportions and seat angle as
my actionbent. It is a vast improvement. I have removed the handlebar
and as i pedal away i dream that i am on a python as I am only a few
inches above the floor and my hands are on my lap or holding a book.
Question ........ I get much pleasure and satisfaction on group rides
with other cyclists, almost all of whom ride uprights. When I
switched to my actionbent, even after 4000+ miles I found i still
lacked the same sort of precise control I had on an upright. The bent
seems to have a mind of it's own.
How practical is it to think of riding a python in a group of other
cyclists?
front wheel drive, low racer, hands-off riding, 26 or 27 front and
back ....... have great appeal for me. I have a fairly well equipped
workshop but no welding nor brazing experience, and at 76 wonder if I
am not too old to start exploring a new field. i have a frame that I
could convert easily to a flevobike, perhaps that would be the way to
start.
Enjoy this forum immensely ......... regards to all, Brian in SC USA
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