... You shouldn't have any problems, I have the same type frame you have and it's gone 32k+ miles. Only thing I noticed was a paint crack underneath...
I have a 2002 or 2003 frame with the first attempt at reinforcement (horizontal plate, not vertical) and it's gone 32,000 miles with no cracks ... a low ... ...
I would like to tell you about my X-low. I think it's the most unlucky bicycle I have ever owned! 1) the serial number is 1394. 13 and 94 (9+4 = 13). Twice the...
I've been happy with the Vredestein S-licks that are on my Baron, but its time to replace them. I have found sources for the rear, but not the front & it looks...
Check out Schwalbe's website. I believe they've recently started making a new model - more substantial than Stelvio, but less than Marathon Slick. Schwalbe do...
Hello all, I just bought an Optima Baron a few weeks ago. I haven't ridden it yet since it was at the local bike shop getting a tune up, etc. This is my first...
I bought my Baron 2 weeks ago. It was my first recumbent ever. It took me 3-4 tries before I could start. After that it was somehow easier. Now start and...
... IMHO a gently sloping mown (dry) grass area would be ideal. The downslope will assist the start (crank at 11 o'clock - and push with 'best' leg: no...
... When I bought mine, I´d been ´benting for close to ten years, so I just picked it up at the shop and dove straight into down-town rush hour. Still took...
Hi Glenn, I bought my Baron in January & it is my 1st bent. For me it was almost like learning to ride a bike all over again. At 1st I couldn't get it started...
When I was first learning, it took me about 45 minutes to get from one end of a car-park to the other. 15 minutes after that, I went and did 30km with no...
To all the members that gave me these great advise THANK YOU! • look at the horizon • hold the handlebar softly • wear strong gloves • just stand up...
The method I often use to get up from the bike (other than the rolling stand-up) is to do a bit of an ab crunch, then reach around and place a hand on the...
Glenn, Knees aching is usually a result of mashing too hard on the pedals. This is a very common problem for someone just starting to ride a recumbent. Try...
... Robert, Thanks for the advise. The boom is moved back to the very limit. I'm contemplating on shortening the crank arm to 165mm. The arms that are one now...
If you're having trouble getting the boom short enough, take it out and trim the length using a hacksaw. My boom had to be shortened by about 5cm to suit my...
Glenn, As David says, you might have to remove the boom & cut some off of the end so that it can move it back far enough for you. Your knees don't stand a...
Does anyone else think this bike looks terrible? Reminds me of those hideous Trek Al-CF hybrids from the early 90's. Seems like they've gone with a 'minimal'...
... Robert, Thanks for the advice. Since the boom is moved back to the very limit, the next option for me is to shorten the cranks. Right now my bottom bracket...
... I´d start with shortening the boom; it's quicker and lots cheaper. Had to take about 6cm of when I swapped my old frame for a new reinforced one and it...
... Thanks of the advice Mark. The boom is moved all the way to the back and the front derailleur's stem stem is touching the frame. So my next option is to...
... those ... have ... original aluminum ... the ... areas ... remaining metal ... I don't like the looks on the bike, that's for sure. Luckily they didn't...
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