Happy New Year, All, http://en.openbike.org/wiki/Python_Projects_Survey has a little more data (see attached plot) Popular wheelbase is around 115cm. Cargo bike starts around 160cm with the Pythoon This bouncy futon bike had wheelbase longer than 240cm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VQlk09qdDU Unanticipated sudden cargo movement can affect steering adversely, at 2:00, but recovery is quite feasible at medium/low speed. A forward-facing passenger can actually help steer / stabilize the bike as backseat driver :) In current form as a leaning trike, wheelbase is only 140cm, long enough for a passenger or quite a bit of cargo, gaining 25cm width, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxlT1XSvWoU Handling is more like a wagon / minivan (long & low :) not too bad when empty, but more attention should be paid to the precious cargo regardless of the vehicle... Carrying a small child / pet in front like Dirk demonstrated seems like a safer solution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMyq4LnJBic, otherwise like commercial bikes/trikes, a box with seat & belt should be a safe bet. Cheers, Vi >________________________________ > From: bepb <bepb@xxxxxx> >To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Sent: Saturday, January 4, 2014 10:05 AM >Subject: [python] Re: Long wheelbase and handling > > > >Hi Erik, >pytons with wheelbases with around or more than 1,5m are not unusual. http://www.python-lowracer.de/projects.html shows a table with the measurements of some pythons. > >Better make sure you daugher can't get any limps into moving parts! > >Best regards >Gerald > > > > >Am 04.01.2014 15:37, schrieb Erik Wassermann: > >Hi everyone! I'm currently thinking to build a new rear part for my python >with extra long wheelbase to have a big storage compartment and\or an >additional seat for my daughter. >> >>I was inspired by "pythoon" from the project list. Searching the archive for a final statement if that configuration was ridable in everyday commuting was futile. >>The only hint I found was that the "pythoon" was handling like a truck. >> >>Thus my question, if anyone has any experience with extra long pythons (above 1,5m wheelbase). >> >>My python has 2x26 wheels with Schwalbe Baloon tires (559x60). >> >>Thanks, >>Erik > > >
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