[python] RE.: Steering Angle




Hello;

I measured from the front part of Stefans Carbon Python at

http://www.home.pages.at/moontraveler/images/laaanglieger.jpg

- it seems to be just under 60 degrees, if his steering BB is exactly at
a right angle to the front part. I hope Stefan would tell us about his
riding experience compared to Jürgen and Peters'.

Also I want to get started building my own; and I need to make some
drawings before. Has anybody made some drawings already, that
I could use as a base?

My inseam is 85cm; that means I should go for 26 inch tires, right?

How far should the crank center be from the wheel center to avoid
kollisions with the derailleur?

Is it a good idea to use non-straight crank arms like the ridiculous
"drawing" below to get the feet further away from the derailleur?
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thanks for all your advice

Rasmus Møller



                                                                                
                                                       
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Now that Peter and I have two pythons to compare,
we exchanged our bikes and made some discoveries
concerning the steering angle.

Mine has exactly 67 degrees and Peter´s approx.
75 degrees (by guessing).

Peter tried my bike and it was easier for him to
ride. I tried his bike and could ride it, but I felt
it was more agile than mine and I had problems
with sharp turns.

The latter effect might possibly disappear with
practice, but so far I would recommend to make
the steering angle not too steep.

On the other hand do not make the angle too flat
because the wheel flop will become too strong.

As a conclusion I would recommend a steering
angle between 65 and 70 degrees.


Jürgen.


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