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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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