[python] Re: Roof
- From: Ole Blente <oblente@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:42:27 +0200
very good. Thank you!
2013/6/19 Tihamer Juhasz <balamber@xxxxxxxxx>
> Hi all,
>
> found this article on regenerative braking. It really opens up your eyes:
>
> http://www.ecospeed.com/regenbraking.pdf
>
> Conclusion: spend your extra money on fairings and reducing air drag not
> on regen.
>
> Tiha
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 7:06 AM, Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>> 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:
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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
>>
>> 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?
>>
>> Tiha
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 5:05 AM, Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> 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
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>> Vi
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