[python] Re: Bipolar update
- From: Steffen Risse <big.skangster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:30:12 +0100
It looks great when you ride it. But I still can't ride a two wheel python.
So I stay with the trikes.
2011/11/25 Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx>
> The Bipolar has evolved. Initially, rear was controlled / locked by the
> seat back, then loosen, and now completely free. The two-piece compact
> seat was also too uncomfortable, especially at lower back where the 2
> pieces meet, so it's replaced by a full seat which brings back upper body
> control.
>
> The free rear wheel auxiliary steering is a little different, but can be
> learned in minutes. AWS steering was not the original goal, but now that
> the rear pivot is not occupied by the seat post, the rear wheel can be
> controlled by a handle bar for a RWS study, should be fun...
>
> Walking was horrible (embarrassing among pedestrians), as both wheels want
> to collapse/flop, plus the 2-piece seat was not helping either. Together
> with the new seat, a locking mechanism made from seat post / clamp couples
> the wheels so they can roll together when folded. Now walking the bike is
> quite pleasant, kind of like a Brompton but without the roller wheels...
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itKxrl2Syk0
>
> Cheers,
>
> Vi
>
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