... tandem This has been a one-off. It is based on the Baron xlow and was called the xlow2 (to the power of 2) or something like it. I believe Tim Biesemans (a...
Hi I have a new Optima Baron and need help as to how to install the front derailleur cable. At the moment I have it outside the boom. However the boom has a...
... I'd leave it there. Makes for lighter shifting and it's easier if you ever have to fix/adjust your front derailleur, boom, handlebar etc. I have all my...
You can view my cable on Webshots.com. Search for "Optima Baron X-low" for photos. Photo _MG_2619 shows my cable, just go for full size then click on the...
All cables except the front derailleur cable on my older X-Low frame were external. The front derailleur cable came out a chamfered hole in the carbon boom and...
A big thank you to everyone for your help. I seem to have the cable installed correctly. The holes in my boom are a mystery as they are different to the...
Hi Everyone, Has anyone used special brackets or made any such thing to install a front and rear light on a Baron? At the moment I have the front light taped...
Brad, I can't help you with a solution for the headlight yet, but I have had good luck with attaching my tail light to my helmet! It's the highest, most...
Hi Sherm, Thanks for your idea and I could easily attach the light to the helmet. the more the light moves the more it is noticed. Check out the Raptor photos...
I don't know about a Raptor, but when I tried adding a helmet light when riding my Baron x-low, I was blinded by the brightness of the reflection off my thighs...
I guess I should have read the first e-mail in the string before responding to another response. Anyway, I bought a T-bar light bracket and used the steel band...
thanks Eddy, I will check out those brackets and see if I can make something similar. By the way I like yout seat pad. Is it put on with double sided tape? How...
Seat comfort is wonderful for me.YMMV. The limited compression it allows is very efficient for power. I buy it from McMaster-Carr at www.McMaster.com see page...
I am having issues with knee pain in my right knee during or after riding my Baron. The pain is lateral knee which makes me think IT (iliotibial) band related...
Hi Craig, I'm sorry to hear about your knee pain. The most common reminder I heard when I started to ride a recumbent was to take it easy on starts. On a...
I've never had a 'Q' issue, but it seems to me that it would manifest itself in the hips first, not the knees. That said, the Q factor isn't so much a factor...
Craig, It's much easier to injure your knees on a recumbent than an DF. You can't shift your body position to help reduce the stain on your knees through the...
Hi Craig, I'm sorry to hear about your knee pain. The most common reminder I heard when I started to ride a recumbent was to take it easy on starts. On a ...
Robert, I think you and Edd may be onto something. I may just be pushing too hard especially when starting up from a standing start. I think I will try ...
... No, but make sure you're not dropping the cadence when pushing hard. Especially if you're pushing hard at the top (closest to the seat) of the pedal...
Unfortunately, 'tis true (thanks for nuttin, Chris! ;) ) Maybe this'll be the year I recover the rest of the way. BTW Rick is going to get together with me ......
I'm writing to ask you when you're going to come and chat with me on cam. Even if you're not into me there are thousands of other real amateurs to choose from....
