On 18 jul 2006, at 10.45, Martin Anderseck wrote:

> 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?


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 to extend it. The latest word among pythonists
is that this is something you learn to handle.


> Anyhow, I'll test it when the brakes are
> on our Python :-P


Hey Martin ...You should read the text, not only look at the
pictures! The bike has a coaster brake in the front gear hub.


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


Yes in the very beginning, while learning to handle the monty. But
now there are no problem and the reason is that I never ride it fast.
I am a coward and brake when hills are steep. I do so on all my bikes.

Furthermore, the monty was not designed for long or fast travel. The
16" wheels and low position of bottom bracket makes it ideal for
crusing distances less than 50 km. Pythons with bigger wheels and
other geometry perform better at high speed.



Olaf

>
> Interested greetings,
> Martin
>
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