[python] Re: proper wheelbase and pivot angle for 26" wheels

Hi Jurgen,
Please excuse the fact that my language skills run more to English with a little Italian and I don't know how to use my keyboard to spell your name correctly.
I am 190 cm and I'm thinking of using a seat angle of 30 deg. What is the relationship of rider height to wheelbase? I assume just fitting the body onto the bike? I'm currently in the process of drawing my ideas to scale to insure everything will fit on board. 

Cheers,
Ken
PS: our little town of somewhat less than 20,000 souls is named after a 19th century Greek general? I've lived here for over 20 years and still don't know why. 


On Sep 20, 2007, at 7:36 AM, Jürgen Mages wrote:


Hello Ken,

I would not use 60 deg but 65 to avoid wheel flop.
Wheelbase depends on your body height and the seat inclination. I am 180 cm tall and my P3 has a WB of 129 cm. Seat inclination is 35 deg. 

Cheers,
Jürgen.

PS: Sounds funny to me: Ypsilanti ;-)


On 20.09.2007 04:55, Ken Pendergrass wrote:

Friends,
What is the current wisdom regarding the proper wheelbase and pivot angle for 26" wheels? I have been studying the chart and I'm considering something like 110 cm and 60 degrees? I would prefer to use 406 wheels but I've only found 26 inch after searching all summer for used bikes so perhaps I'll begin with what I have. Unless I have better luck this weekend. 
Thank you,
Ken
Ypsilanti, MI


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