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Re: [Flevofan] Low Flevoracer

Hi Olaf,

On Tuesday 18 July 2006 09:20, Olaf Johansson wrote:
> On 17 jul 2006, at 23.49, Martin Anderseck wrote:
> > problem. Many Pythons run without any problems and at least when
> > you're
> > pedalling you keep the bike straight.
> No Martin, that is not true. You can coast with a python just as
> easily as with the flevo. Thanks to the self-centering effect (due to
> the negative trail) it can even be easier.

Yes, you're right, but I meant it for high speeds. Then the bike should be
kept straight if you're still able to pedal because the front wheel pulls it
- or should my thoughts be so wrong? Anyhow, I'll test it when the brakes are
on our Python :-P

Did you experience the problem of getting an unsecure feeling while riding at
high speeds with that bike?

Interested greetings,
Martin



Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:45 am

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Hi there, I want to build a low flevoracer along the lines of the Valenteyn bike pictured on this page: http://flevofan.ligfiets.net/index.php?doc=ch4-02 Does...
Remco Bruins
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Jul 17, 2006
9:34 pm

Hi Remco, ... With its negative trail it seems to be similar to the Python-bikes which are out there. I've tried a Baby-Python (20"-wheels) and it works very...
Martin Anderseck
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Jul 17, 2006
9:48 pm

... No Martin, that is not true. You can coast with a python just as easily as with the flevo. Thanks to the self-centering effect (due to the negative trail)...
Olaf Johansson
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Jul 18, 2006
7:24 am

Hi Olaf, ... Yes, you're right, but I meant it for high speeds. Then the bike should be kept straight if you're still able to pedal because the front wheel...
Martin Anderseck
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Jul 18, 2006
8:45 am

... I think you are right. There is a floating sensation when hitting higher speeds but as it seems, people who frequently attacks this "limit" are also able...
Olaf Johansson
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Jul 18, 2006
9:34 am

... And what does that have to do with the Python my father is currently building? ;-) As I wrote in my first mail our first tries with that bike were made...
Martin Anderseck
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Jul 18, 2006
9:56 am

... Ach so. I misread your post. Sorry. I was to eager to jump on you ;-) ... Good luck! I will build me a 24" python in order to get a faster vehicle. My legs...
Olaf Johansson
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Jul 18, 2006
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