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...
Hi Everyone, I recently purchased a new Baron from BentUp Cycles. I wanted to run the stock chain configuration but I did replace the stock idlers with a full...
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...
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...
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...
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 ?...
I LOVE the Baron adjustable/tilting stem. It makes getting in and out so easy PLUS I can wheel the bike with the handlebars up. There's very little danger of...
The stem on my 2004 Baron broke tonight. I did some searching tonight on the web and could not find one. If anyone knows a good source please let me know. I...
I recently purchased an 2002 model year Optima Baron. This is my first recumbent, I like speed and the price seemed good at $650 so I decided the only way to...
Damn that stuff is impossible to find in stores. Today I gave up the search and ordered a roll from Aircraft Spruce! Should arrive hopefully at the same time...
Hi everyone, I am new to the group. I just purchased a Baron from BentUp Cycles. I have been looking through the group's postings gathering information for...
I was out 13 miles today and blew my front tube. The wheel is pretty worn and in spite of a couple of patch jobs, I couldn't get the tube fixed enough to get...
A recent visit to my LBS revealed to me that a road biker should never use front and back large chain rings as it will result in pre-mature chain wear. Is this...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brecumbent/2596742183/ My reasons for fitting the folding Optima stem and M5 bars are twofold. The narrower bars and lower...
Baron Owners Over the last six months I have researched every thing I could about lowracers and I have convinced myself I need a Baron. The problems are that...
Hmmm. 90 kph..... Now you've got me worried, because I get over 70 kph on one hill every Sunday and I've got rim brakes and they are rubbish! The technique is...
Hi Guys, I've got a 200km ride coming up in September which I want to prepare for. However, I'm just coming off a round of chemo, so my fitness and strength...
The Baron has standard mountain bike spacing, 135mm, right? If so, how do people mount the aero triathalon/time trial wheel in the back, which is 130mm? Just...
Guys, I'm agonizing over the choice between a Baron or the Cheetah (Optima's full suspension low racer). Maybe you guys can help me with the choice. Do any of...
I am the new owner of Marion's Baron. He has pimped it up with a carbon boom, new tiller and racing tires. I may put on some more forgiving tires for my...
Futurecycles.org lists it at $2200.00 American, even with today's horrible exchange rates. This price is for the new, heat treated aluminum framed bike, with ...
Hi, I am looking for a way to attach a M5 sandwich fairing to my optima baron xlow. Inside the M5 fairing there is a vertical aluminium tube in the nose cone....
I prefer my seat fully raised (for my older! neck.) I also want aero speed where I can get it. A tailbox increases average speed about 2 kph for older...
http://www.recumbentparts.com/main.html? c=10&k=1518596378&b=1989005716&t=5^Forks^^&e=1 $205.00 Seems like it would help with the dreaded dropped chain rub,...
Hi guys, I'm trying to decide which lowracer to buy. I have an Optima Condor (kick-ass!) so I know about Optima quality. The Fujin SL and SL II are so light,...
I bought a secondhand optima baron last week for 900 euro's...and...it is great....but it is also very scary...specially in town.My head is at same level as...
I need to know if I can use a long reach caliper brake on the front of my 2005 Baron with stock fork? The stock Magura Julie hydraulic disc brakes need to go....
Having problems with message search?
