You’ve heard the saying “If I were a rich man”. Well, that’d be the barrel I’d prefer to stare down. Baum and Busyman, two of Australia’s finest. See more here.
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Beautiful Bicycle: Darren Baum’s 650B MTB
Around the time of the Australian Custom Bike Show, Baum Cycles sent me photos of Darren’s own 650B Extensa MTB. Because it was going to be unveiled at the show, I wanted to wait a little while before posting it. I know a lot of you want to see more MTB content on the site and I can’t think of a better offering to the gods of dirt.
Built with SRAM’s XX1, this is a die hard MTBr’s dream machine and it’s already got me contemplating my own 650B MTB.
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Baum Cycles Corretto Rapha Gazzet Paper for ACBS
The Australian Custom Bicycle Show is this weekend in Australia and this bike is only one of the prime examples of Australian craftsmanship that will be on display. As part of the Rapha Continental Australia, Darren Baum worked closely with Rapha to design one of the wildest Baum Corretto paint jobs I’ve ever seen. Integrating the Rapha Gazzet Paper seamlessly into the wet coat creates a one-of-the-kind aesthetic.
The build? Pretty straight forward with full SRAM Red, ENVE clinchers, Fizik saddle and custom Busyman Bicycles bar tape to top it off. Check out more high-res photos of this beauty in the Gallery and if you’re in Australia, get your ass to the ACBS this weekend.
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Baum Cycles: Anti-Camo Exserta MTB
Why blend in when you can stand out on the trails. This insane Baum Cycles Exserta MTB has my interest piqued like a peacock’s plume. Check out more at the Baum Flickr.
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Baum Cycles: Assos Blue Corretto
Everything about this photo made me think it was a rendering. The lighting is perfect, the paint is sharp and the colors are bright. Baum Cycles‘ newest Flickr upload is load and proud. See more here.
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Baum Cycles: Avon Black Cubano
Speaking of Australia, this new avon black and ruby red Cubano is stunning! See more of Darren’s work here.
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Baum Cycles: Field Grey Ristretto
Yes, it’s late but since the site was quiet all day, I figured I’d stir it up a bit with this Baum Ristretto. See more at the Baum Flickr.
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Baum Cycles: Satin Pearl Corretto
I love the way this new Baum Corretto turned out, even the fact that the only hue is the SRAM Red logo. Very nice. These tonal paint jobs are really slick. Check out more at the Baum Flickr.
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Baum Cycles: Lime Candy Corretto
I don’t know how I didn’t follow Baum Cycles‘ Flickr before visiting their shop in Geelong. All of their customer builds are pristine. Check out more of this Lime Candy Corretto at the Baum Flickr.
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Baum Cycles: Venomous Corretto
This looks so killer that it’s gotta be venomous. Baum continues their melee of color-mixing with this crystal blue and venom green Corretto road frame. I usually don’t like painted ENVE components, but Baum just does it right. See more at their Flickr.
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Baum Cycles: Morepheous Purple Cubano
What can I say? I like purple road bikes. Is this a growing trend? Regardless, this Baum Cubano looks damn nice. See more at the Baum Flickr.
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Baum Cubano Road
While I was in Geelong, visiting Baum, I took one of Darren’s shop bikes outside for some lens love. This Baum Cubano road bike was built up sparing no expense. Chris King, ENVE, SRAM, you name it. It just oozes cool. Pulling precedents from old race cars, Darren and his in-house painters worked on the livery. The white, black and orange is reminiscent of the old Gulf Porsche cars and knowing that the build could pass for the weight weenies, i’m sure it rides like one too. Check out more in the gallery.
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