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Re: Baron or Fujin?

What's a Baron "Lite"?

chain rubbing, at least for me, was only an issue when I dropped the
chain, but was solved when I put two 3" floating chaintubes on the fork.



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> Ok, I need opinions. I have an Aero 24 and now want to add a lowracer
> to my stable. I want to be able to put panniers on my lowracer and
> tour. I need a triple as there are a lot of hills in Arizona (and I
> know chain rubbing has been a problem on some lowracers).
>
> I have a chance to buy a Baron Lite for a great price. So, why a
> Baron over a Fujin? I understand that the Baron will take terracycle
> idlers, which is nice. Also, any of you use a U bar on your Baron?
>
> These are both comfortable and stable bikes, that ultimately those are
> the two most important features to me. So help me make a choice!
>
> Lisa :)
>





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Ok, I need opinions. I have an Aero 24 and now want to add a lowracer to my stable. I want to be able to put panniers on my lowracer and tour. I need a...
thelmakegan
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Oct 26, 2008
3:25 pm

What's a Baron "Lite"? chain rubbing, at least for me, was only an issue when I dropped the chain, but was solved when I put two 3" floating chaintubes on the...
tentacle23
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Oct 27, 2008
12:00 am

Good question...that's how this shop is advertising the Baron as the Lite. Thanks for the info on the chain rubbing. Lisa :) To:...
Lisa Bromfield
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Oct 27, 2008
1:05 am

I have the Raptor which as far as I can tell is a carbon Baron. I've dropped the chain and changed the bars pictured to a swivel stem with the M5 vee bar....
PaulW
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Oct 27, 2008
12:14 pm

Can anyone comment on the seat pad on the Baron? I have read on a couple of threads that it is thin and can lead to some discomfort. Thanks! Lisa To:...
Lisa Bromfield
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Oct 27, 2008
12:23 pm

... couple of threads that it is thin and can lead to some discomfort. ... I am still using the original pad that came with my Baron. It's a 2" open cell foam....
Robert Lee
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Oct 27, 2008
1:47 pm

I'm a Baron fan, with little other experience. It's important to get a seat that fits! A proper seat fit stands the head up without other support. The foam...
Simon Watt
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Oct 27, 2008
1:02 pm

90 kph???!! You must be an expert on seats having "soiled" so many at those speeds. Can you recommend one for us slow pokes with fecal stain resistance not a...
Bryan McNamara
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Oct 27, 2008
7:36 pm

... Seems about right! One of my normal rides takes me down about an 8% grade. I routinely hit 52mph (~84kph) & I'm sure that I've gone faster than that. ...
Robert Lee
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Oct 27, 2008
9:59 pm

And I hear that the Baron is so stable it can handle those speeds. Yes the Fujin maybe light, but the extra weight with the Baron I believe makes it a great...
Lisa Bromfield
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Oct 27, 2008
11:21 pm

... I will start by saying that I don't have a Baron yet, but I plan to get one by next spring. I have gone just over 82kph and somewhat routinely attain...
Tom Gentry
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Oct 27, 2008
8:41 pm

Obviously you haven't fallen at those speeds. I slid 5 meters on my butt on asphalt after falling at 55kph. The result you can see on my posted pics. On a...
Bryan McNamara
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Oct 27, 2008
9:14 pm

... No I have not crashed at those speeds, but I have at the speed you described (55kph). In racing there are falls. Meeting the pavement at half that is no...
Tom Gentry
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Oct 27, 2008
9:34 pm

And the good news about the Baron is that you'll land on your ass instead of your head. ... described (55kph). In racing there are falls. Meeting the pavement...
Bryan McNamara
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Oct 27, 2008
11:27 pm

Check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Dapy1xUq0 Now picture it wthout the fairing! ... you ... at ... a...
Bryan McNamara
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Oct 27, 2008
11:44 pm

And now on a DF ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbT8N42QJik&feature=related ... pavement ... on...
Bryan McNamara
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Oct 27, 2008
11:55 pm

My 90+plus runs are on 5 to 6% grade but over 2km and with total vehicle weight of ~120kg. I've had a near new front tyre explode minutes after a long 80kph...
Simon Watt
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Oct 27, 2008
10:57 pm

Bryan, you're right of course. I am now utterly terrified of speed and shall limit myself to walking speed or slower at all times. I have a few cars, including...
Tom Gentry
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Oct 28, 2008
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