[python] Re: Python Trike
- From: "Greg Kolodziejzyk" <greg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 07:58:52 -0700
One of the advantages of a FWD drive design like the python is simple
conversion to a trike. I have a bolt-on extension that takes all of
about a minute to convert the lowracer to a trike.
Photos:
Bike:
http://www.adventuresofgreg.com/HPVlog/photos/DSC01616.JPG
Trike:
http://www.adventuresofgreg.com/HPVlog/photos/DSC01626.JPG
It need some reinforcement diagonally - just adding a 'T' perpendicular
to the rear chain stays is not strong enough. Way too much frame flex
when peddling.
Greg k
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> >I have also been thinking about a Python-based trike.
> >Around here the way to tell where there is ice is to
> >look where there is no snow. :-)
> >
> >Why not use the front from the Python plans along with
> >the rear from this trike: http://www.davinci.pp.fi/osa5eng.html
> >
> >---Hillel
> >Cleveland, Ohio
>
> Thanks for the Hillel webpage, Hillel. I had seen that some
> time ago but
> had lost the URL.
>
> Fortunately, here in central California, the only snow that
> is typically
> seen is on the mountain tops of the High Sierra mountains
> about 60 miles
> away.
>
> The idea of being able to convert from a trike to bike has
> long been a topic
> of interest to me. I think I first saw that concept on one
> of the Flevobike
> pages.
>
> My current project is to build a prototype "convertible" out
> of discarded
> bikes. Next will be a prototype using aluminum and finally
> vacuum bagged
> carbon fiber. Further, I am designing a fairing using
> aircraft fabric and
> dope. Most of the inexpensive fairing designs I have seen
> use coroplast
> which is certainly a good choice, but does not appear to
> easily allow for
> smooth flowing curves.
>
> Due to the holiday season, I am having to slow down my
> progress, but I
> should have a full report with photos and dimensioned plans ready in
> January.
>
> Best wishes and seasons greetings to all.
>
> Michael
> Fresno, California
>
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