[python] Python Trike (english version!)

hereby an picture of my recently finished trike based on a Python

(estimate 40 hours building time; inspired by The Hipparion trike and the 
Python)
(with many thanks to Dennis Budding for the translation)


dimensions
length = 165 cm
wheelbase = 105 cm
width = 65 cm
pivot angle = 68 degrees
frontwheel= 20 inch
rearwheels = 24 inch (wheelchair)
turningcircle = 450 cm
ground clearance = 12 cm
main tube = 35x35x1,5
fronttubing = 30x10x1,5
gearing = Nexus 7 speed

It rides fine, no high speeds yet.
testrides about a few km's with a 45 degree curves. 
No wobbling so far. Max.speed 20-25 kmph? 
at high speeds risk turning over
 
further tests and information soon to come.
 
regards

Henk van Eerden 
Doetinchem 
Holland

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