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Baron Low Racer
Italy
Registrace 21. 03. 2020
A channel to show the fantastic world of a recumbent low racer.
Un canale per mostrare il fantastico mondo di una bici reclinata.
Un canale per mostrare il fantastico mondo di una bici reclinata.
High speed on Recumbent Bike, landscapes of Tuscany, fruit, ancient town, freedive and... Aphorisms
This video is like a dream... A dream of beauty...
To concentrate the body and the mind to go at high speed on Recumbent Low Racer bike in order to perforate the reality... and then connect with nature in silence, eat her fruits, explore ancient villages, conteplate aphorisms and go even deeper into oneself holding the breath and diving into the sea... and finally return to the light...
Bike: Recumbent Optima Baron low racer
Location: Italy, Tuscany = Pomaia, Chianni, Casciana Terme, Terricciola, Volterra, Livorno (Punta Combara).
Interview on recumbent.news:
www.recumbent.news/2021/06/01/10-to-1-luca-races-against-his-own-limits/
Questo video è come un sogno... Un sogno di bellezza...
Concentrare il corpo e la mente per andare ad alta velocità su una bici reclinata e perforare la realtà passandoci attraverso... e poi connettersi in silenzio con la natura, mangiare i suoi frutti, esplorare antichi borghi, contemplare aforismi e infine andare ancora più a fondo dentro di sé immergendosi in mare trattenendo il respiro per poi risalire verso la luce...
Bici: Reclinata Optima Baron low racer
Luoghi: Italy, Tuscany = Pomaia, Chianni, Casciana Terme, Terricciola, Volterra, Livorno (Punta Combara).
Interview on recumbent.news:
www.recumbent.news/2021/06/01/10-to-1-luca-races-against-his-own-limits/
Versione italiana degli aforismi:
Vivere non è abbastanza, disse la farfalla. Bisogna avere il sole, la libertà e un piccolo fiore.
Hans Christian Andersen
La velocità è piacevolissima per se sola, cioè per la vivacità, l’energia, la forza, la vita di tal sensazione. Essa desta realmente una quasi idea dell’infinito, sublima l’anima, la fortifica.
Giacomo Leopardi
I fichi sono il cibo degli dèi.
Detto degli antichi greci
La bellezza non è un bisogno, ma un'estasi.
Non è una bocca assetata, né una mano vuota protesa, ma piuttosto un cuore bruciante e un'anima incantata.
Non è un'immagine che vorreste vedere né un canto che vorreste udire, ma piuttosto un'immagine che vedete con gli occhi chiusi, e un canto che udite con le orecchie serrate.
Non è la linfa nel solco della corteccia, né l'ala congiunta all'artiglio, ma piuttosto un giardino perennemente in fiore e uno stormo d'angeli eternamente in volo.
Kahlil Gibran
L'unico modo di scoprire i limiti del possibile è di oltrepassarli e finire nell'impossibile.
Arthur C. Clarke
To concentrate the body and the mind to go at high speed on Recumbent Low Racer bike in order to perforate the reality... and then connect with nature in silence, eat her fruits, explore ancient villages, conteplate aphorisms and go even deeper into oneself holding the breath and diving into the sea... and finally return to the light...
Bike: Recumbent Optima Baron low racer
Location: Italy, Tuscany = Pomaia, Chianni, Casciana Terme, Terricciola, Volterra, Livorno (Punta Combara).
Interview on recumbent.news:
www.recumbent.news/2021/06/01/10-to-1-luca-races-against-his-own-limits/
Questo video è come un sogno... Un sogno di bellezza...
Concentrare il corpo e la mente per andare ad alta velocità su una bici reclinata e perforare la realtà passandoci attraverso... e poi connettersi in silenzio con la natura, mangiare i suoi frutti, esplorare antichi borghi, contemplare aforismi e infine andare ancora più a fondo dentro di sé immergendosi in mare trattenendo il respiro per poi risalire verso la luce...
Bici: Reclinata Optima Baron low racer
Luoghi: Italy, Tuscany = Pomaia, Chianni, Casciana Terme, Terricciola, Volterra, Livorno (Punta Combara).
Interview on recumbent.news:
www.recumbent.news/2021/06/01/10-to-1-luca-races-against-his-own-limits/
Versione italiana degli aforismi:
Vivere non è abbastanza, disse la farfalla. Bisogna avere il sole, la libertà e un piccolo fiore.
Hans Christian Andersen
La velocità è piacevolissima per se sola, cioè per la vivacità, l’energia, la forza, la vita di tal sensazione. Essa desta realmente una quasi idea dell’infinito, sublima l’anima, la fortifica.
Giacomo Leopardi
I fichi sono il cibo degli dèi.
Detto degli antichi greci
La bellezza non è un bisogno, ma un'estasi.
Non è una bocca assetata, né una mano vuota protesa, ma piuttosto un cuore bruciante e un'anima incantata.
Non è un'immagine che vorreste vedere né un canto che vorreste udire, ma piuttosto un'immagine che vedete con gli occhi chiusi, e un canto che udite con le orecchie serrate.
Non è la linfa nel solco della corteccia, né l'ala congiunta all'artiglio, ma piuttosto un giardino perennemente in fiore e uno stormo d'angeli eternamente in volo.
Kahlil Gibran
L'unico modo di scoprire i limiti del possibile è di oltrepassarli e finire nell'impossibile.
Arthur C. Clarke
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Average power output related to speed on a Recumbent Low Racer
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How many watts does a recumbent lowracer need to maintain a constant high speed? Is it more efficient and faster than an upright road bike? Test: average power output related to speed Power meter: NGeco Strada Rotor 3D with Qxl rings and 160 mm crank arms Bike: Optima Baron Low Racer Camera: Gopro 6 Black Video: 2,7K 60 Fps Interview on recumbent.news: www.recumbent.news/2021/06/01/10-to-1-luca...
A close look at the heavily modified Recumbent bike Optima Baron Low Racer
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Optima Baron Lowracer: Rotor Qxl rings 53-36, Power meter NGeco Strada Rotor 3D 160 mm crank arms, carbon front fork with disk brake, carbon racing seat redrilled with brackets modified to lower the seat angle (14-15°), Ventisit pad cut to 1 cm thickness, customized handmade short and narrow handlebar with sram time trial aero shifters, Terracycle power idler set with titanium cog and ceramic b...
Very Fast Recumbent Optima Baron Low Racer
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A video presentation to show the amazing, beautiful, super-fast, efficient, unbeatable, confortable and really fun to ride... Heavily modified recumbent bike Optima Baron Low-Racer. Interview on recumbent.news: www.recumbent.news/2021/06/01/10-to-1-luca-races-against-his-own-limits/ Video di presentazione per mostare una bici fantastica, bellissima, super veloce e imbattibile ma anche comoda e ...
A very fast bike!I have 5 bikes, but none are capable of maintaining an average speed of 50 km/h! I am interested in the question whether there are carbon parts in this bike and what is the diameter of the wheels?Maybe 20 inches ?I would love to buy such a low racer, but I can't order one from Europe to Russia right now
Carbon parts: front fork, racing seat, rear wheel covers. (The front wheel is carbon composite, not real carbon). Front wheel 406. Rear wheel 559.
It would be a more complete comparo if you then rode a comparable upright bike to see what that difference would be at the same speed levels.
Yes of couse but I don't have an upright bike or friends with power meter on it
Can you tell me the type of the front fork? Is it a narrow fork or do you made another changes to avoid collision?
The front fork it's a carbon fork, the brand is "Beiou", a chinese brand. I bought it on Alibaba. It's a relative narrow fork and I didn't make any changes, I only applied a duct tape to protect the fork from direct contact with chain.
Baron low-racer owner, here. Thanks much for sharing all the tech specs! I love your customizations, and I'm considering modifying my handlebar, too. The original handlebar is not great. I saw your answer regarding the handlebar, and I think I am going to emulate your example, what a great job you did. Did you change your rear brakes because they were losing efficiency going downhill? Mine have this problem, and I have to be careful not to let them heat up too much. Lastly: I live in a hilly area, and I electrified my bent with a PHOTON Mid-Drive Conversion Kit. It's heavy but insanely fast, and I can take really steep hills now!
I didn't change the rear brakes (only brake pads). My modified handlebar is about 8,8 cm large (measure taken from the external parts of the barends bottom).
Super coool bike
That's how short people see over fences. It's a whole culture with pre-cut viewing patches.
It is a truly extraordinary individual who is able to summon more than about one quarter horse power, Quite simple mathematics involved here.
You are the MASTER! The control going through the town square with all the people and not offending anyone. I say again, you are the Master.
Thank you so much!! It was funny and not so difficult 😉. Thank you again, you're too kind.
Must have been annoying to put down those cameras turn around and go back to pick them up. Or perhaps he had someone else doing that.
It was hard!! I was alone and I had to repeat the same route at that speed several time with a different camera mount and position.
Однажды ездил на таком, ощущения потрясающие! Схожи с теми, когда я в детстве научился на двухколёсном велосипеде ехать. Очень комфортный транспорт за исключением одного: шея устаёт. В обычной жизни мы держим голову или вертикально, или наклонив вперёд, мышцы шеи развиваются соответственно. А тут голова откинута слегка назад. Нужен подголовник. А ещё на таком очень опасно в городе ездить или по загруженным дорогам, или вариант с посадкой повыше
And I thought it's impossible to take a recumbent to the hills of Volterra! You've made me reconsider 😀
Will depend on if you as strong, he is a powerful rider.
I used to own a Baron LR 26" its on my CZcams blogs.
Yo soy un loco por las recumbent , en estos momentos me estoy fabricando una en casa ❤
Very good indeed!!!
Complimenti Luca! Io non sono così "corsaiolo" ma guardare i tuoi video è un piacere. Buone pedalate!
Grazie mille!! Buone pedalate anche a te!
Did you ever compare these figures to riding an upright bike? If so, what were those numbers, please?
I'm sorry but no. Strange to say, I never had an upright racing bike.
Still coming back to this video after three years!
You make me happy! Thank you
The route of your chain is very interesting. I have an optima baron, but i have doubts about this. Especially when turning into tight corners. Wont your tire hit your chain/dammage it/put dirt on your chain? Or maybe even damage your crankset?
The standard route of the chain is more practical but the dropped chain is for speed and race. I always ride in this way with no problem at all, just be careful not to pedal when turning into tight corners.
Nice bike. The only thing I'd question is the mirror. Don't having it that closer to the center on the tiller make it hard to see? I'd personally opt for a helmet mount myself in that case.
I'm fine with my mirror, it works really well.
Flat, flat, flat.
como pones la velocidad y datos en la pantalla?
Virb Edit
Do you have any trouble being seen on a low racer?
I have no problem. Contrary to common belief drivers see me very well because my bike is an anomaly on the road and catches their attention.
Ciao, ho anch'io una low racer Baron, vorrei contattarti per suggerimenti e modifiche
Ciao, va bene. In che modo facciamo?
non so come fare, ho provato a postare la mail ma viene subito cancellata dal sistema
Apparently not that much fun.
A lot of fun!!!
@@baronlowracer Sure, sure, sure... 4 videos 3 years ago. I bet the thing is sitting somewhere covered in dust right now. It's so much fun that you just can't even use it, apparently.
Post again my friend
I’m so sorry I never posted again!! It's so sad but thanks for your concern, it makes me happy.
I bought this bike but the power output to maintain even 25 km/h is way more than with a normal racebike. So I have the feeling that i have to put out way more power than with a normal race bike. What am i doing wrong?
Do you have a power meter? Your feeling may depend on lack of adaptation to recumbent bike. You need some time.
witch country
Are u going to make some new videos
You are very right, I appreciate your concern. In this period, unfortunately, I’m not riding my bike but I miss it!!!
How fast was he going? I'm a dumb American. Honestly, good variety of small videos of different conditions with extra on top of extra data! What I love to see :).
Hi, what front wheel do you have and where did you buy it?
Aerospoke. I bought it online
Where can I buy the bike?
Depends on where you live. Check online
Is it harder to climb hills on a recumbent than a road bike?
In a steep climb yes but it can be done very well if you have got a right type of recumbent
Would it not be faster if you had a front wheel drive recumbent with a short chain?
Unfortunately I have no experience with that type of recumbent so I cannot say for sure.
Thank you! I have finally found someone who can ride fast on the recumbent bike!
Do you know any company that rents recumbent bikes or trikes in Tuscany?
Unfortunately not, as far I know.
50-60 km/h is on descent?
You can see incline percentage displayed on the screen
@@baronlowracer but i cant see the descent, or hill
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I ride a touring recumbent and I love speed.
Is there still a chance to buy this one?
Only second-hand
I'd be interested to see a comparison with 1% rise/run up to 10% rise/run. So 50km ride with 500 meters climbing up to 50km ride with 5,000 meters of climbing (like Colorado where I live) Part of the issue is pedal watts vs wheel watts. Your power at the pedals may be 300 watts with output at the wheel falling to only 270, where a stiff racer would have 292 watts or more. This and the extra weight.
Velomobiles are not climbing creatures, but flatland
200+w for 50+ kmh? damn, im riding the wrong bike all these years!
Can you share your drivetrain with us? Seeing some stuff im curious about. Cheers!
See the description below the video
Thats with a mustache.
I bought the recumbent. I enjoy biking now. I offroad it sometimes and its a blast. Once I figure out how to pack on it I'm going to really hit the road.
Hi. Great impressive video. I love the speed you achieved with this setup. I have been thinking about buying a recumbent but I am unsure as to which one. I am 61 years old and the watts I produce are much lower than what you do. I have an average of 120 which very low. Do you have any recommendations which recumbent I should buy? My main reason for a recumbent is my back. I have problems bending on a road bike to be aerodynamic. I am having to ride an mtb more nowdays. Thank you in advance
Hi. Thank you for the complliments. A recumbent it's a solution for your back, that's for sure and you will enjoy your ride much much more. It's amazing in so many aspects. On the matter on which recumbent is better for you, I don't know, there are so many models and types, the ideal way to choose is to visit a recumbent store and try different bikes. My previous recumbent was an Azub, a very good bike for commuting and touring, very confortable, a lot of adjustment possibilities, very versatile. You may consider a bike like that or maybe a trike it's better for you. Let me know.
There are also electric assist recumbents.
lindos paisajes y muy buena bicicleta saludos😉
I was thinking about get a low racer. now i will derfinitely gonna get one . It's fast and fascinated .I couldn't stop Imaging keep puting 300 Watts on it how fast will it be. thanks for sharing !
Bravissimo per la video e l'intervista. Curioso di vedere una gara con un High Racer 26" o 700c in posizione orizzontale come la Cruzbike Vendetta.
Хорошо катится. Очевидньі преимущества лежачей посадки. Но механика должна еще доводиться до совершенства. Руль узкий и сторожит промежность при столкновении. Дороги хорошие, а по грунтовьім будет труднее. Цепь контактирует с колесом, особенно в поворотах !
Is there a difference in ftp on recumbent vs upright bike? Or: is 150 watts harder to maintain on a recumbent?
Since you cannot stand on the pedals, and due to the reclined seat position, it is difficult to put out as much power on a recumbent compared with your upright bike. Despite this lower power output, you can still travel faster due to the better aerodynamics. I averaged 211w to travel 43km at 46.7kph on my Cruzbike V20 compared with another guy on a TT bike who needed 286w to travel at the same average speed. That is a 75w difference, which is absolutely monstrous!!!
Ciao Luca, Grazie mille per la tua ispirazione e i tuoi video. Mi ha aiutato molto a ottimizzare l'Optima Baron e ad acquisire esperienza in materia di aerodinamica ed efficienza. È incredibile cosa abbiano fatto alcune rondelle ai supporti dei sedili anteriori. Oggi sono riuscito a raggiungere quasi 51 km/h senza pedali clipless durante il roll test. Grazie Luca :) . Cordiali saluti, VAG Turbo
Ciao, ti ringrazio tanto per le tue parole, leggerle mi ha fatto un immenso piacere... e complimenti per i risultati ottenuti!!!