[python] Re: [python]

  • From: Vi Vuong <vi_vuong@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:19:24 -0800 (PST)

I can confirm the ease of higher seat.  It seems that we should recommend 
beginners to start out with high seat, and then lower as they progress or want 
more challenge.  How about an adjustable seat height design, anyone?

Cheers,

Vi



>________________________________
> From: Dirk Bonné <dirk.bonne@xxxxxxx>
>To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 12:30 PM
>Subject: [python] Re: [python]
> 
>Hey Paul
>
>I think this is a very beautiful bike your riding. Also nice to see
>something else then all those "racers"! ;-)
>
>I can really believe that your bike is easier to learn, with that high
>seat position, upright position, small trail and short wheel base. But
>anyway, for the python we talk about 500km of practice (or is it
>1000km?), but I feel this is just some relative conservative number, may
>be just to not disappoint impatient builders. I suppose that there is a
>large spread when learning the bike. We all start out with different
>balancing abilities. Furthermore, everybody makes their own python
>variant with more or less well chosen geometries and seat-pedal
>distance. And then there is the temperament of the rider, that too
>determines how fast things go.
>
>Still, I prefer the low position and longish wheelbase of the python as
>it makes a good climber out of the bike (no front wheel slipping), and
>the more aerodynamic optimal placement of the feet does make it faster.
>
>Beautiful spot to take a photograph :-)
>
>best regards,
>Dirk
>
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