Mini Python
Concept
A compact python to fit inside a car trunk / boot
Design
Seat height and pivot angle are compromised to allow the front wheel to folded under the seat
Build
The donor bike was for 5-7 years old. However, in python form it's stretched out to 45" wheel base (114cm). The Xseam is small size ~37" (94cm) to fit kids, with another 2-3" (5-7cm) to stretch before the seat rubs the rear wheel.
Had considered a double bike stand like Jürgen's, but it would interfere with the front wheel when folded. Luckily, the bike can stand on its own with the pedal on the ground.
The donor has girlie decorations ("Electric Stardom", "Sassy & Sweet"), so not sure how the boys will handle it.
Test
16" wheel is more prone to pedal steering interference, but ridable and very pushable.
Training
Hoping to train a few small pythonauts with this; got one signed up so far.
Links
Vi, Futon Express, Bango, Flintstones, μPython, Mini Python, Guinea Pig, Bipolar, FP02, FS24P
| Pivot Angle [°] | Trail [cm] | Seat Height [cm] | BB-Seat Diff. [cm] | Ground Clearance [cm] | Wheelbase [cm] | Weight [kg] | BB-FWA [cm] | BB-EOS [cm] | Turning Circle [m] | Front Tubing [mm] | Wheel Size [inch] | CG [%] |
| 62 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 114 | 9 | 22 | 51 | ~3 | 70c50x1.5, 30x15x1.5 | 16" 16" | 40 |
