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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
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Oct 27, 2008
12:23 pm
2252
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
2253
... 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
2254
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
2255
... 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
speedracer815
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Oct 27, 2008
8:41 pm
2256
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
2257
... 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
2258
... 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
2259
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
2260
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
2261
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
2262
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
2263
And now on a DF ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbT8N42QJik&feature=related ... pavement ... on...
Bryan McNamara
bryanmcn2001
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Oct 27, 2008
11:55 pm
2264
Hey folks, Could someone post a picture of your baron with the U bar set up? Which bar did you use, a Rans, Bachetta, Velokraft? Thanks Lisa...
thelmakegan
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Oct 28, 2008
2:13 am
2265
I haven't found the seat pad uncomfortable but I think the seat needs to be reclined about half way or you may get 'numb butt.'...
PaulW
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Oct 28, 2008
11:41 am
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