[python] Re: Another Finnish python

On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 22:52:43 -0500, 25hz wrote
> 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.


Robert Wood made a FWD delta trike with a rear end like that.
The lean mechanism is locked out by default and released with 
a brake handle.  Take a good look at the rear end of his trike:
http://www.wisil.recumbents.com/wisil/Wood/delta_trike.htm


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