[python] RWS Python (fwd)
- From: Pascal Buenzli <pascal.buenzli@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:33:21 +0800 (WST)
Hi Vi,
I had seen this one before. The whole blog about this construction can be
found there (in french):
http://velorizontal.bbfr.net/t7559-tad-le-znb
In fact, this is not a real pivot, but a trapezoidal mechanism (two
nonparallel pivoting bars connected to the rear wheel axis on one end and to
the frame on the other end), creating a "virtual pivot point" towards the
front. (If the bars are parallel (making a rectangle), the virtual privot
point is set to infinity and the rear wheel is just translated (offset to the
left or right) without modifying its angle, whereas if the two bars connect to
the frame at the same single point (making a triangle), this point is the (now
real) pivot. Any configuration in between (making a trapeze) displaces the
'virtual' pivot point in between...) Somebody else has made some 3D graphics
and movies about the same (as well as another similar) mechanism:
http://oliviercresson.free.fr/s4bc.htm
So actually one might not qualify this as RWS as the effective pivot might
actually be located close to the front wheel. As somebody suggests in the
blog, though, what might matter for that definition is more the main weight
distribution. Debatable and debated...
I also think RWS is in principle a good idea, but it might be tricky to find
good configurations for easy rideability (whatever one means with that - the
french guy from the video comments that he is the only one so far able to ride
his bike. Of course, a matter of training, but also perhaps a 'mother-child'
love and determination relationship? :)
I'd be interested in your results should you try to make one of these!
Regards,
Pascal
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Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:21:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx>
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To: Python <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [python] RWS Python
This one (znb) seems quite controllable, pivot slightly pointed to the rear,
and trail ~zero or negative, and probably gigantic turning circle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGlNhdxesbc&feature=related
A RWS python should retain the best features, hands-free, self-centering, low...
RWS seems more difficult because of no direct control of both wheels like the
FWD version by the body / legs. However, if it works, we can gain quite a few
benefits - less PSI / speed, positive trail, bigger front wheel, lots of space
for pivot behind the seat and even handle bar... Should I give it a try?
Vi
[python] Re: dennis renner
* From: Dirk Bonné <dirk.bonne@xxxxxxx>
* To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
* Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:25:52 +0200
The experiment is as follows: hold rear part vertical and turn the front part ->
on a python we get seat rise. But if we hold the front part vertical, then turn
the rear part, then the seat will lower on a python. On a RWS the bulk of the
weight is on the front part, so leaning of the front part on turning will be
small (to balance we need to shift weight). So from this assumption there would
be no self centering effect on dennis bike (and the cal poly bike it would
have). Dirk
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