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...
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tentacle23
Oct 27, 2008 12:00 am
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...
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Lisa Bromfield
thelmakegan
Oct 27, 2008 1:05 am
Good question...that's how this shop is advertising the Baron as the Lite. Thanks for the info on the chain rubbing. Lisa :) To:...
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PaulW
brecumbent
Oct 27, 2008 12:14 pm
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....
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Lisa Bromfield
thelmakegan
Oct 27, 2008 12:23 pm
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:...
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Simon Watt
us_att
Oct 27, 2008 1:02 pm
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...
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Robert Lee
lee0way
Oct 27, 2008 1:47 pm
... 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....
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Bryan McNamara
bryanmcn2001
Oct 27, 2008 7:36 pm
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...
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Tom Gentry
speedracer815
Oct 27, 2008 8:41 pm
... 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...
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Bryan McNamara
bryanmcn2001
Oct 27, 2008 9:14 pm
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...
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Tom Gentry
speedracer815
Oct 27, 2008 9:34 pm
... 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...
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Robert Lee
lee0way
Oct 27, 2008 9:59 pm
... 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. ...
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Simon Watt
us_att
Oct 27, 2008 10:57 pm
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...
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Lisa Bromfield
thelmakegan
Oct 27, 2008 11:21 pm
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...
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Bryan McNamara
bryanmcn2001
Oct 27, 2008 11:27 pm
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...
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Bryan McNamara
bryanmcn2001
Oct 27, 2008 11:44 pm
Check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Dapy1xUq0 Now picture it wthout the fairing! ... you ... at ... a...
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Bryan McNamara
bryanmcn2001
Oct 27, 2008 11:55 pm
And now on a DF ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbT8N42QJik&feature=related ... pavement ... on...
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thelmakegan
Oct 28, 2008 2:13 am
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...
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PaulW
brecumbent
Oct 28, 2008 11:41 am
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.'...
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PaulW
brecumbent
Oct 28, 2008 11:46 am
BTW, I found I needed a small wedge cushion under my shoulders to bring my neck more upright. If you try to get your head 'up' by having the seat fully raised,...
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Tom Gentry
speedracer815
Oct 28, 2008 1:15 pm
Bryan, you're right of course. I am now utterly terrified of speed and shall limit myself to walking speed or slower at all times. I have a few cars, including...
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thelmakegan
Oct 28, 2008 1:41 pm
Can someone explain what the difference is between the Baron and the Baron X low? Is the X low still made? Thanks! Lisa :)...
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Bryan McNamara
bryanmcn2001
Oct 28, 2008 6:16 pm
Lisa The Baron Xlow is the standard Baron with several super lightweight carbon fibre upgrade options - fork, boom, seat, handlebars and telescopic carbon...
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tentacle23
Oct 28, 2008 6:20 pm
The aluminium tubes on the Xlow are thinner (2mm), but heat-treated to compensate. Also, the seat angle is a little more laid back than on a regular Baron. Is...
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edd brady
edd_brady
Oct 28, 2008 10:42 pm
I can't speak for newer versions, but the low point on the seat use to be 5cm lower on the X-low than on the regular Baron (27cm Vs 32cm). It's easy to...
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tentacle23
Oct 28, 2008 11:24 pm
this is my Xlow http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2981999113_e92dc1f940_o.jpg The floating tubes I mentioned earlier ...
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Lisa Bromfield
thelmakegan
Oct 29, 2008 12:29 am
In speaking to Rob at RBR, all of the Optima frames now are made, yes, in Taiwan. You are one lucky person if you have a frame that was made in the...
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thelmakegan
Oct 29, 2008 12:37 am
Hey folks, Is there a seat angle difference with the aluminum vs the carbon seat? Any comment/experience with both that you all can share? Lisa...
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Simon Watt
us_att
Oct 29, 2008 6:39 am
Seats are same, just different materials as far as I know. XLow has 27cm seat height vs 32, 63cm crank axle height vs 53. Both are now made with 2mm tempered...
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Michael Heggen
michael_heggen
Oct 30, 2008 1:40 am
According to the fine folks at Bent Up Cycles (where I recently bought my Baron), the X-low is being replaced in 2009 with a lightweight (rather than lower)...
