[python] Re: getting a gauge
- From: Peter Davis <peterbdavis@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:02:18 -0700
good point on weight distribution. also thinking of adding hub motors on the
rear wheels in case he get to tired from pedaling or cranking. i know this
is totally not a python now.
Peter B. Davis
6185 Aldrich RD
Ferndale WA 98248
360.296.0447
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The best way out is always through.
- Robert Frost
The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our
adversities.
- Sophocles
On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 7:19 AM, Dirk Bonné <dirk.bonne@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yes, might work. The geometry is with positive trail (no selfcentering
> forces to counteract) and if your brother can pedal then he probably can
> also steer a bit with his legs.
>
> Dirk
>
>
> On 3/23/2010 6:01 AM, Peter Davis wrote:
>
> here is a quick mock up of what i'm thinking currently
>
> Peter B. Davis
>
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>
> The best way out is always through.
> - Robert Frost
>
> The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our
> adversities.
> - Sophocles
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 9:12 PM, John Lewis
> <john.lewis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
>> I think that can be addressed reasonably easily. I have a friend with
>> similar problems And I've been researching different approaches. For a hand
>> only trike have a look on AtomicZombie. With some thought we can get both
>> feet and hand power. That is what I need as the chap is a partial paraplegic
>> and has some residual leg/feet movement. Oyr hope is that use,exercise and
>> training may give him more.
>>
>> John Lewis
>>
>>
>>
>> Peter Davis wrote:
>>
>>> looks like turning might be a tad difficult? eh
>>>
>>> Peter B. Davis
>>>
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>>>
>>> The best way out is always through.
>>> - Robert Frost
>>>
>>> The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our
>>> adversities.
>>> - Sophocles
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 7:53 PM, John Lewis <
>>> john.lewis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:john.lewis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Peter Davis wrote:
>>>
>>> I spoke to my brother, and he spoke to his doctor, and they
>>> decided that a dual power bike (feet and hands) would be more
>>> advantageous then one or the other. So i am back at square
>>> one. I think no matter what i would rather build then buy. As
>>> i am good with my hands, and i think he would appreciate it
>>> more knowing that "it was built for him" not purchased like
>>> many other things. i have a rough sketch in my head that i
>>> will post a bit later not a python per say but definitely
>>> python inspired.
>>>
>>> Peter B. Davis
>>> Ferndale WA
>>>
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>>>
>>> I wonder if an Irish Mail style bike would work.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.mth.msu.edu/~drachman/cycle/irishmail.html<http://www.mth.msu.edu/%7Edrachman/cycle/irishmail.html>
>>> <http://www.mth.msu.edu/%7Edrachman/cycle/irishmail.html>
>>>
>>> John Lewis
>>>
>>>
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