[python] Re: Intro

Hi Paul,

welcome to the list.

> Do you think the bike would be drivable with hand cranks? and if so would
> the cranks have to  be isolated from the front hinged portion of the bike
> and attached to the rear frame driving a separate drive line to the rear
> wheel?

Hand cranks should be possible. I have already thought of a leg/arm driven
python. A separate rear arm drive opens a lot of nice possibilities, but
will
make the python 5 kg heavier.
The easiest solution I can offer is a leg/arm drive by simpy pushing your
knees with the hands. This brings some extra speed, but only temporarely.
Also the knees are stressed more than usual.

> I was thinking of making the fairing partly out of cedar strip's like a
> canoe as I had all the tools and bits to do this and it seems like it
> would produce a fairly light, but strong fairing. I think it would
> possible be strong enough to actually be the main part of the frame. Any
> comments on this type of construction?

Make it, ride it, and then we will see.

> I am pretty short at 5"4' and my in-seam is around 29 inches. This means
> that using a 700c front wheel like I saw on the YPE web page is out. I
> think I will have to go with a 20" wheel(sorry not familiar yet with all
> the metric sizing for wheels)

20" - Yes.

> I am also curious how pedaling affects the riding of the bike.
> Can you make a long wheel base model and have the cranks behind the front
> wheel? and what problems does anyone for see by making a longer wheelbase
> model?

This is not possible and will not be rideable.

> And lastly any have and articles/notes on how this bike rides at various
> speeds, turning radius, etc.

Nothing more than you can find on my homepage and in the list archive.

Regards,

Jürgen.

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