[python] pivot angle

Is there any consensus on the best pivot angle? 

That is THE question!

If my name was "Deep Thought" I would have said:
42 degrees ;-)

Serious: I believe in degrees between 60 and 70, whereas
65 is my favorite.

The optimum pivot angle would be the one where the self
centering effect is at max and the wheel flop effect does not
occur.
The wheel flop effect depends on pivot angle, trail and the ratio
between weight of the rear mass and weight of the turning front mass
(including legs!).

If the angle is very steep (70+) you are on the safe side concerning
wheel flop, BUT self centering force is weak and the bike might get
too nervous and instable at high speeds.

If I had to build another python, I would choose 65 to 67 degrees.
(Anyway - as you have seen it´s easy to change the angle later on)

Regards,
Jürgen. 

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