[python] Re: Was - Another Finnish python, now python delta design

Yeah, I've seen that trike by Mr Wood before, but to my mind, that thing is
CRAZY complicated :)  I'm always amazed at the solutions that come from
different people.  I think it's very cool how huge the variation in design
you can make work when you get away from the diamond frame bike, and the
python is a perfect example.

Anyway, another tilting rear end delta that could easily be converted to a
python is this one:
http://www.fastfwd.nl/eng/tiltingtrike.php
Much simpler and more elegant, I think.  I also like his handlebars,
although they may not be so practical for a python delta.  He's also a
northern European.  Cool weather must make for clarity of thought, no?  :)

Anyway, I still prefer the simplicity of Paul Sims' design because I already
make most of the components he used, and all I have to do is change their
orientation.  Very simple and no funky math to work out.  Also, for
handlebars, I'll mount them right to the rear axle, the same way they do
with these trikes:
http://www.trixstar.co.uk/images/bigs/tr1-prodshot.jpg
Again, very simple mount, and I can use the handles to help pull out of a
lean with the python delta, depending on how "heavy" it feels once tilted.


> > Late reply, but . . .
> >
> > As was previously mentioned by another poster (I think), it's on a
Finnish
> > site under "Finnish recumbents".
> >
> > As for the trike conversion, yes.  I'm not likely going to convert
> > the BHP, but I will convert the PC2.  It's rideable but I haven't
> > taken an updated picture in a while.  I'll keep the python front end
> > but make a tilting and pivoting rear end similar to these trikes:
> >
>
http://www.greenspeed.com.au/NewGSweb/web-content/australia/paul/images/lean4.jpg
> >
>
http://www.greenspeed.com.au/NewGSweb/web-content/australia/paul/images/lean5.jpg
> >
> > Making the rear wheels tilt will maybe make it a little easier in
> > corners, but I'll also put a tilt lock-out on it.  I also will make
> > some adapters so skate blades can be put on it for some ice racing
> > in February.
>
>
> Robert Wood made a FWD delta trike with a rear end like that.
> The lean mechanism is locked out by default and released with
> a brake handle.  Take a good look at the rear end of his trike:
> http://www.wisil.recumbents.com/wisil/Wood/delta_trike.htm

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