[python] Re: Another Finnish python

Late reply, but . . .

As was previously mentioned by another poster (I think), it's on a Finnish
site under "Finnish recumbents".

As for the trike conversion, yes.  I'm not likely going to convert the BHP,
but I will convert the PC2.  It's rideable but I haven't taken an updated
picture in a while.  I'll keep the python front end but make a tilting and
pivoting rear end similar to these trikes:
http://www.greenspeed.com.au/NewGSweb/web-content/australia/paul/images/lean4.jpg
http://www.greenspeed.com.au/NewGSweb/web-content/australia/paul/images/lean5.jpg

Making the rear wheels tilt will maybe make it a little easier in corners,
but I'll also put a tilt lock-out on it.  I also will make some adapters so
skate blades can be put on it for some ice racing in February.

In the mean time I'm still riding the python every day at lunch time on the
rollers, and have about 300km on it so far.  I can even balance a little on
the rollers now without holding chairs.  I think tomorrow I'll order some
more roller belts and turn the python around on the rollers, the way it's
meant to be.  Over the Xmas holidays I'll try some longer rides on the
rollers to build up for both the races and some early randonneur rides in
the spring.  Contrary to my intuition, the rollers don't seem to be helping
much with balance when I take the python off the rollers.  This is quite
likely because the front wheel is on two rollers which means two contact
patches and it messes with the steering feel and weight, the actual pivot
angle and the trail.  No big deal though as I can still ride it fine.
Marcel wants to take the rear wheel off his and make a skate blade adapter
so he can race it on ice too with the aid of some small screws in the front
tire.  We'll see how it works out :)



> > Another Finnish python.  Anyone know the owner?
> > http://personal.eunet.fi/pp/davinci/oldfoxkanapee.jpg
>
> Wow - looks great!
>
> Where did you get it from? I never saw it before.
> How do you know it Finnish, besides ice and snow in
> the background ;-)
>
> Tim, do you intend to make a trike conversion with your
> BHP too?
>
> Cheers,
> Jürgen.

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