[python] Re: Visiting Jürgen



Jürgen Mages wrote:


- Leverarm Python: big fun to ride, but not real useable because
  climbing and maneuvering is a pain.

Is it like a rowing bike mated with a python!? Do there exist more picutres of that bicycle? Why would it be difficult to steer?

On the flevofan website there is a very encouraging picture of a three wheel version of a leverarm propulsion. And it is said that it rode/rides very well. I quote:

   "Meindert Valenteijn wondered if Flevo riding could also be possible
   with a linear drive system. To answer that question, Johan Vrielink
   welded such a drive system of Meindert to a trike. Because you move
   both legs into the same direction, you can accelerate very fast.
   Moreover, you don't have the 'problem' of an asymmetrical steering
   because the feet are alternately high and low.
   This trike proved to ride very well. Unfortunately, it was not taken
   into production because of the costs: There are so many separate
   parts on it."

http://flevofan.ligfiets.net/en/ch4-08.htm

Dirk


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