[python] Re: Electric python (!)

At 07:54 AM 9/12/2005, you wrote:
>>Hi Dirk,
>>Yes, pedal power is required, really. The start-up torque of the brushless 
>>motors is rather low, and you do get the opposite feeling of acceleration 
>>stability. When you apply power, the pivot wants to turn easier, as opposed 
>>to "straightening out" like your climbs uphill.
>>  
>Hmm thats seems rather nasty. To solve that, the negative trail should be as 
>low as possible probably.

It's not really that bad, but detectable.

>>There is some extra parasitic drag due to the magnets inside, so a little 
>>power is always desirable. Range is very good, though, 30-70km depending on 
>>model.
>>A local company has an even more powerful kit (and more expensive) 
>><http://www.greenspeed.us/tidalforce_electric_motor.htm>http://www.greenspeed.us/tidalforce_electric_motor.htm
>>  
>pfeeew! an expensive toy! 

Not bad if you can use it to commute always, instead of a car...

>2000$ for the cheap one...

My older model was ~$200, close-out.

Ray

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