[python] Re: Vacuum Velocipede Trikes on eBay

    I think these vacuum trikes are very cool and I don't want their
information to disappear off the net.  Consequently, I have located as much
info about them as I could and compiled a little "shrine" to them here:
http://bikes.jkcc.com/vacuum.htm

They actually steer a fair bit differently than a python does and the
handlebars control both rear wheel steering AND the roll of the front end.
It's said it takes a while to get used to turning technique on these trikes,
but once you do, you can make very sharp turns and pretty high speed.

On a python note, the practicing continues and I have fewer and fewer
wipe-outs.  I don't have enough control yet to ride with my hands relaxed on
the handlebars, but I can gently reach down and apply rear braking when I
get going too fast.  My other friend can ride mine very easily now as well,
so we're planning a python for him as well - that will make three more
pythons.  I'm giving my front fender/fairing to another friend of mine who
can "clean it up" a little and will hopefully give it a CF wrap.  He's also
building a python but will be using dual 451s on his.  His site is here, but
no python info yet:
http://home.eol.ca/%7Efiberdynamics/


> It looks like someone is selling python-style trikes on eBay.
> They have FWD and very low seats.  From the pictures it looks like
> there is a linear-drive mechanism and the steering pivot is behind
> the seat so the seat turns with the front section.  They were made
> for sale in 1988.  I do not know the seller, just happened to notice
> the auction from a post on another list.
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=106949&item=7166278286&rd=1
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