I'm not sure what the ground clearance is, probably no more than an inch and a half at the spoiler behind the front wheel. It's off the ground just enough to ...
... The Baron is pretty good on flat ground, but I've found that one of my problems in hills is that I flex the boom. I don't have enough power that I can...
I made a mistake with the last post. When I saw the photo of the NoCom I now know why you are faster on it than the Baron. I would love to have one but my 38.5...
... boom. I don't have enough power that I ... I'm curious about that. If you don't have a lot of power, I wouldn't have thought boom flex would be a problem....
Power is relative, and compared to the guys I'm trying to keep up with, I climb slowly. OTOH, I've had guys on uprights write that I climb like a rocket. In...
Hi John and Paul, I also ride an Optima Baron Raptor. FWIW I did discuss boom flex with a LBS mechanic a few months back after Paul discussed it with me. When...
I'm surprised at the figure quoted of 'more than 10mm flex' in a DF. Unfortunately (or fortunately!) I sold my Orbea Onix DF so I can't test it but I will be...
Great observations Paul. Thanks for sharing. Especially about gear selection. I am still working on that one. when my cadence gets to high and my lungs can't...
Tonight was the second club ride on the new frame. I've been trying to spin a bit more, although 90 is a fast cadence for me. So far, the new frame seems a bit...
... Well done! 160km/day average is impressive. Where? Camping or Credit Card or both? What worked, what didn't? Would you do it again? Love to hear more about...
Hi Simon, Because i use a selfmade trolly...and all the weight goes on that,i don't need to fear my Baron breaks down...except a few flat tires.A 150km a day...
Hi all. I will be selling my Baron. It's in lovely condition and comes with some spares / accessories. It has mechanical brakes, a Shimano BR600 at the rear...
I am looking for a tailfairing to suit my Optima Baron Raptor. I am interested in any tailfairing in any condition for any recumbent as I could adapt it to the...
Dear Brad, I have a never used, never cut Optima Baron tailfairing that I could sell. David Pritchard 575-644-1462 3560 Snow Rd. Las Cruces, N.M. 88005 ...
G'day Baron owners, I'm looking for a replacement fork, 1 1/8" steerer, for my 06 Optima Baron. I'm currently using the Optima aluminium alloy disk brake fork....
I am looking for an Optima Baron for sale - new or used. Does anyone have one for sale or know of one for sale? Any opinions on the best Optima dealer in the...
Roland i just got off the phone with Mike Mcdowell of valley bikes and he has a new baron in stock the he said he wanted to sell Give him a call phone no. is...
Roland, You have incredible timing. I just decided this morning that I am going to sell my Baron. I am going to post it on Craigslist. I bought it used a year...
Have you checked w/ Coventry? Last I heard they had Pat Franz's personal Baron in on consignment. Being Pat's, it's got the full complement of Terracycle...
What is involved in changing from a double chainring to a triple on the Baron? Do you have to change the entire crankset and front derailler? Is that all you...
It depends on what's already on your bike. Worst case is: * bottom bracket * crank set * front derailleur * rear derailleur * shifter You might get lucky and...
Thanks for responding John. The bike has a Truvativ Rouleur Crank with 53/39 chainrings. Shimano FD-R440 front derailler and Shimano 105 rear derailler. Sram...
From what I can see, the Rouleur is a true double; so youcan't just add a chainring. I don't have much experience with the external bearing cranksets, but I...
I just went through this process on my bike. After doing a ton of research I found 2 things that might interest you: 1. I'm too short to do a triple on the...
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