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2219
Hello , my name is Erik , I am from the Netherlands , own a Baron , but buying a raptor , only concern is the strength of the fram , anybody with advise ?...
eriksagan
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Aug 2, 2008
4:50 pm
2220
Well - I've got one but how will I know the strength unless I break it? I did have the steering stem break off at the handlebar clamp - it appeared to be poor...
PaulW
brecumbent
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Aug 3, 2008
11:26 am
2221
... Thx for your reply , the thing is I weigh 105 kgs . I am commuting 60 kms a day for the last 5 months now on a Baron. Cannot seem to lose any weight... ...
eriksagan
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Aug 3, 2008
3:26 pm
2222
I've wondered about the benefit of the carbon frame. It's not much lighter than the all-aluminum frame, and they kept the weakest part of the Baron design: the...
John Foltz
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Aug 4, 2008
12:57 am
2223
The current X-Low is supposed to be heat-treated, but at the same time the aluminium tube is thinner, so it feels flexy when I ride it. ... know if I can ... ...
tentacle23
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Aug 4, 2008
11:07 am
2224
Hey how many are going to the HH 100. This will be my 3rd year & 2nd on the Baron. I've always stayed at the Y & probably will this time to. I've always...
Robert Lee
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Aug 5, 2008
7:16 pm
2225
Does it live up to its name? How much water do you go through during that century? :) ... -- Joe Landen...
Joe Landen
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Aug 5, 2008
9:58 pm
2226
Joe, It did 2 years ago. I think that temperature reached 107°F They had some people hooked up to IVs that got too dehydrated. Last year was just hot. Got up...
Robert Lee
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Aug 5, 2008
10:09 pm
2227
I'll be doing my best to get off the front of the line this year again, and I'll be on the Tica. Come on up and paceline with me! I'll be going for a sub...
Greg Gross
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Aug 5, 2008
11:35 pm
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Greg, I'm not sure that I understand your pace. Can't be doing 100 miles in 4 1/2 minutes. Do you mean 4 1/2 minute miles or 4 1/2 hours for the 100 miles...
Robert Lee
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Aug 6, 2008
8:03 pm
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4 hours 30 minutes is what I meant. It does help to be in a paceline for sure - any energy saved is energy saved. The last time I had a real paceline for a...
Greg Gross
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Aug 7, 2008
12:17 am
2230
That makes sense. I'd try to help you with a paceline, but you're too fast for me. I've yet to break under 6 hours for a century on my Baron so the starting...
Robert Lee
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Aug 7, 2008
4:04 am
2232
Hey Greg, How did you do at HH100. You were pulling away from me when I last saw you. I did 5:36 for a personal best for me. Robert...
Robert Lee
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Aug 25, 2008
7:05 pm
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Pretty sweet Robert! When i first saw you sneaking up on me, I kept thinking, "who does this guy think he is, horning in on my paceline?" :) You're quite...
Greg Gross
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Aug 26, 2008
1:16 am
2234
Tennbent, I bought the orange Baron and My brother Mike bought the White Baron from Bentupcycles. I have the same triple as you. Bentupcycles replaced what...
Greg Billesbach
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Sep 7, 2008
10:51 pm
2235
Greg, I am using Terracycle's power side & return Idlers on my Baron. I originally purchased the power side idler by itself because the return idler kit was...
Robert Lee
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Sep 8, 2008
1:12 pm
2236
I fitted a Terracycle idler and dropped the chain (removed the return side idlers.) As mentioned, the original chain keeper and tube attachment is removed. I...
PaulW
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Sep 8, 2008
9:24 pm
2237
Hi Greg, Nice to see a message from you. Mike and I have exchanged a few emails back and forth. As you are probably aware, he bought my Trice XXL earlier...
tennbent
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Sep 9, 2008
8:57 pm
2238
Hi All, I've been daydreaming about a Baron with Campy Record groupo. What I'm specifically wondering is if anyone has used Ergo-power brake levers/shifters on...
Tom Gentry
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Sep 9, 2008
9:16 pm
2239
Hi Baroneers, Since one Baron is hardly enough, I decided to build me a second one. It's an old frame, non-reinforced and weighing 2.6 kilos. This one is...
petdoctor2
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Sep 10, 2008
5:56 pm
2240
Very nice! Did you have a muffler shop do the bends or did you do them yourself? ... frame ... but...
Bryan McNamara
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Sep 10, 2008
6:15 pm
2241
Thanks everyone. I finally got it. No noise now from the Terracyle power side idler and everything is good. I ended up with the following config. Terracycle...
Greg Billesbach
gbilles
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Sep 10, 2008
9:20 pm
2242
... Hi Bryan, I'm not exactly sure what you mean. I got the Baron from someone who didn't use it and had it lying around. It was already sandblasted. I've only...
petdoctor2
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Sep 11, 2008
3:44 pm
2243
Sorry I thought that you fabricated the frame yourself. Bryan ... yourself? ... I've...
Bryan McNamara
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Sep 11, 2008
3:47 pm
2246
Who are these deluded people and part of "Baron Owners Group" don't they understand?...
PaulW
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Sep 30, 2008
9:26 pm
2247
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
2248
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
2249
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
2250
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
2251
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
thelmakegan
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Oct 27, 2008
12:23 pm
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