[python] Re: Python Trike

One of the advantages of a FWD drive design like the python is simple
conversion to a trike. I have a bolt-on extension that takes all of
about a minute to convert the lowracer to a trike.

Photos:

Bike:
http://www.adventuresofgreg.com/HPVlog/photos/DSC01616.JPG
Trike:
http://www.adventuresofgreg.com/HPVlog/photos/DSC01626.JPG

It need some reinforcement diagonally - just adding a 'T' perpendicular
to the rear chain stays is not strong enough. Way too much frame flex
when peddling.

Greg k



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> 
> >I have also been thinking about a Python-based trike.
> >Around here the way to tell where there is ice is to
> >look where there is no snow.  :-)
> >
> >Why not use the front from the Python plans along with
> >the rear from this trike: http://www.davinci.pp.fi/osa5eng.html
> >
> >---Hillel
> >Cleveland, Ohio
> 
> Thanks for the Hillel webpage, Hillel.  I had seen that some 
> time ago but 
> had lost the URL.
> 
> Fortunately, here in central California, the only snow that 
> is typically 
> seen is on the mountain tops of the High Sierra mountains 
> about 60 miles 
> away.
> 
> The idea of being able to convert from a trike to bike has 
> long been a topic 
> of interest to me.  I think I first saw that concept on one 
> of the Flevobike 
> pages.
> 
> My current project is to build a prototype "convertible" out 
> of discarded 
> bikes.  Next will be a prototype using aluminum and finally 
> vacuum bagged 
> carbon fiber.  Further, I am designing a fairing using 
> aircraft fabric and 
> dope.  Most of the inexpensive fairing designs I have seen 
> use coroplast 
> which is certainly a good choice, but does not appear to 
> easily allow for 
> smooth flowing curves.
> 
> Due to the holiday season, I am having to slow down my 
> progress, but I 
> should have a full report with photos and dimensioned plans ready in 
> January.
> 
> Best wishes and seasons greetings to all.
> 
> Michael
> Fresno, California
> 
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