I think it was more of a learning curve rather than a bad batch. The first gen frames did not have gussets. Mine is a 2nd gen frame and has a gusset under the...
Hello. Just excercising and riding on my own I like having the chain the way it is. But if I where to ride in some kind of race I'd like to optimize the bike...
Glad you asked this question. I've been riding the initial set up of the chain and have wondered the same thing. Looking forward to the responses. Doug ...
I have finally got around to dropping my chain. I have rode it once but not enough to report on a difference in performance. I have a problem when I am in the...
I recently dropped my return chain, using a Don Smith-fabricated guide which utilizes a 2-inch chain tube mounted under the main power idler. The reduction in...
Hi Than, Move your idler pulley forward and see how that works. Remove the right front seat bracket bolt and attach the idler there. You will have to adjust...
Well I am vain. I want my Baron to at least look fast. Therefore I sent my original factory 406 and 559 wheels to Garrie Hill to be fitted for carbon fiber...
John/Than, If there is any speed to be gained by dropping the chain, it will probably not be noticeable. The purpose of dropping the chain is to make the...
Hello to anyone ! I am french and I live in the area of Paris and I am owner of an optima BARON since two years now and I just found the way to speak about it...
Hi Mathieu, Welcome to the BaronOwners list...at the moment, I`m not aware of anyone else from France on the list, but this could change at any time as more...
Message: 1 Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:30:43 -0000 From: "tudjuuuu" <tudjuuuu@...> Subject: first appear after two years Hello to anyone ! I am french and I...
... Hello Mathieu and every other member of this list. I'm french too. I have just seen that my profile did not appear, caused by a small problem of account....
I thought I`d pass along some info for anyone planning on adding a carbon boom to their Baron. I have a standard Baron and a Baron X-Low. I originally...
Does anyone know about how I can get a monoblade fork and how it will work. My LBS Zack said he would call Challenge when he got back in a week and ask for...
Alden - I have the VK monoblade forks in stock, but they have a 1 1/8" steerer. I haven't been able to get a straight answer regarding whether or not it is...
Don - Good information. Since Velokraft started making the booms for Optima directly, there have been a few changes. First, it is much longer, for taller...
I've been considering dropping the chain on my Baron for a while now, for a couple of reasons; Firstly, my boom just happens to be in the position where, when...
A Challenge mono from either a Jester or Taifun will work on a Baron with minimal hassle as they also have a 1" steerer, unless of course that has changed more...
Hello, Since Kamil make some parts for Optima, it must be possible to order Vk forks with a 1" steerer, and probably the new carbon fork for disk brake...
I have spoken with Kamil about these parts. He has made a few forks with a 1" steerer, but has found that overall they are too difficult to make. I received...
Hi Dana, Thanks for the info...how is Kamil attaching the cable stop to the derailer tube? Also, I think having the hole for the cable on the underside of the...
Don - The derailleur tube is still centered, but he includes a machined part from Delrin (or something similar) that sounds similar to what you use. The cable...
For those which are interested, I added closer views of the boom in my photo album. ... part from Delrin (or something similar) that sounds similar to what you...
David, How do I go about getting the parts from Don and what is the cost. I've had my baron since April of this year and am thinking of doing what you did....
Hello and thanks for the information I will certainly post a photo on the photo section ; It would be great for sure ! Mathieu Don Smith <airxxxwolf@...>...
Hello Thanks for the info ! I just had some news from Jean Charles by e mail but never met him again. Isee that you were at the "bent over Paris" last year I...
Howdy, First, a big thanks to Dana at Bent Up Cycles, not only is my big, beautiful speed beast here, its now put together and ready to ride. I took my new...
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