I got my new/used Baron out for a 45 mile shakedown ride last Tuesday along with a couple 20 milers late in the week. Like I mentioned earlier, the headset was...
Hi Don et al, Last summer I mentioned I was trying the Indoor 20 inch 25mm wide Tufo Tubular tire for commuting. I'm here to tell you that I am very pleased so...
Edd, If I had to make a guess on your fork drilling question, I would be saying that the fork is a mass produced item from Taiwan, and a pair of small brake...
On an x-low baron, is there an optimum position to locate the main chain idler ?. On my x-low, there are 3 possible mounting points. My bike came partly ...
Hi Edd, Apparently this is the tire you are referring to.... http://tinyurl.com/c2zlp That sure is one ugly tire. It would be nice if they made it in black,...
Dennis, It never ceases to amaze me that people don't realise that I can hear their comments as I pass by. Mostly its just pleasant, awe struck folk, but...
Hi Don, That's the one, in all its ugly glory. It looks goofy on my ~17mm Sun Mistral rim and thus the problem of the quick release not providing enough...
The coolest comment I've heard so far occurred the other night as some idle high-school kids saw me riding by: "Pimp my ride..." Matt Elliston <mpe@...>...
Has anyone used our chat room? I tried getting in a few days ago and couldn`t do it although I`ve been in there before with no problem. Starting next Sunday,...
I know this has been discussed to no end, but the Yahoo search engine sucks, so here goes. I've been thinking of dropping my chain almost from the first ride. ...
Hi Dennis, Dropping the chain is pretty easy: 1. Just remove all the current idlers and tubes on the bike. 2. Get a Terracycle idler wheel, attach it to Don's...
Dennis, I can supply you with a pre-assembled idler assembly that you can bolt on quickly and easily. As David said, all you will have to do is remove all 3...
Could try this guy http://www.jjscozzi.com/ ... Barons. I am possibly interested in buying one in the near future. I live in Florida and I was wondering if...
That's me. I don't have a Baron - yet - but after reading what others have written, listened to what they've said, and watched them in action (and isn't that a...
I see that the new XLow is being offered in 2 versions......one of them being spec`d with some carbon pieces from VeloKraft, like the Freeline fork that the...
Message: 1 Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:37:09 -0000 From: "Don Smith" <airxxxwolf@...> Subject: 2006 Baron XLow(and other late night ramblings) I see that...
... seems that ... a few ... to gain ... Hi Dries, If Optima rotated the new frame design to lay the seat back more for better aerodynamics, anyone can easily...
I'd be interested to hear it. And, along another thread, I'd be interested in hearing a list of mods and improvements in the order in which the group thinks...
Hi Dennis, With a 650c rear wheel you don`t need a long reach caliper brake on the rear. Also, I prefer the VK carbon seat because it`s not only lighter, but ...
A friend taught me that a good rub with a suitable grade of wet and dry paper will scuff up the seat nicely where the velcro goes on. I did this and used a hot...
Folks, Can anyone provide wisdom in relation to the derailleur hanger on the baron? I had the misfortune to wreck mine a couple of days ago (along with a...
Hi Dries, If Optima rotated the new frame design to lay the seat back more for better aerodynamics, anyone can easily do that without redesigning the...
Hi all, It is true that the "original" Xlow is the most beautiful design which I saw, thanks for that Dries. The long base and probably a specific rake give...
... I think you know its more easy ... Dries, I have to agree with you there....and it`s also cheaper, which is a big motivator to go that route. ... Agree...
Hi Don, I would sure be interested to know about the mods that you would suggest for the new barons. If you have a file with them, why dont you post it...
Hi Tom, I`m working on it right now, and when I have it finished I will post it.....I`m not much of a writer, so it might take 2-3 days....maybe a little...
Hello Don and everyone else, Well after a season or so without a Baron, I decided things needed to be changed and I'm back on a Baron again. I've been...
Hi Dave, Glad to hear your back on a Baron.....I think I remember seeing a photo of you awhile back on a socked Gold Rush. Anyway, how about posting some...
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