[python] Re: Roof
- From: Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:06:06 -0700 (PDT)
Hi Chris,
If so, we can simply skip the extra cost, and maybe electric assist also
together. Since I am afraid to go down hill fast (unprotected), I figure the
energy can be recycled somehow...
Vi
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> From: chris williams <chriswilliams67@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:21 PM
>Subject: [python] Re: Roof
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>Hi Vi,
>I've heard that regenerative braking on bicycles offers so little benefit as
>to not be worth it. Doesn't stop the marketing of it as a bonus feature
>however. I'm curious to see the math on it.
>Chris.
>On 2013-06-18 9:34 PM, "Vi Vuong" <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>Here in California, we get mostly solar radiation :) so the top shade is good
>for mid-day ride. For commute with the low-angle sun, I am considering
>flip-down sun visors. Electric assist would be nice for the going up hill
>(overpass), and perhaps regeneration going down hill, but not sure about
>carrying the extra weight and complication. Safety lights, horn(s), and
>gadgets are probably more needed, which can be powered by solar or dynamo.
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>>Vi
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>>> From: Tihamer Juhasz <balamber@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 9:44 AM
>>>Subject: [python] Re: Roof
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>>>Cool. It reminds me of a rickshaw the way it looks.
>>>Some weather protection would be really good to add to recumbents indeed.
>>>Make it rainproof and add an electric kit and you have the perfect commuter
>>>vehicle. Something retractable or easy to mount and take off. Even using a
>>>neoprene sheet on a frame would work I guess. Having the front hollow, where
>>>you see through is a great idea, bcs otherwise you need to add some wipers
>>>against the rain. Any more ideas?
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>>>Tiha
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>>>On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 5:05 AM, Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>>>Hi All,
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>>>>Just made a roof from recycled large bumper cover (found on roadside). Roof
>>>>frame is locked down at the front while kept loose at the rear to allow
>>>>rotation with python front assembly. Some knee clearance is needed.
>>>>Otherwise the front view obstruction is not an issue. The tube also serves
>>>>as indicator for pedal steering interference (PSI),
>>>>http://youtu.be/nrV-bAKlyac
>>>>
>>>>Vi
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