Custom Baum Celaris

Custom Baum CelarisThere's something of the early to mid 90s road cycling scene about Baum's Celaris: a crisp line that speaks to a classic modern aesthetic, a texture shared perhaps by a Singer Porsche or a Leica Rangefinder camera. And that should come as no surprise, given Darren Baum's stated admiration for the methodology, design and execution behind those equally classic products. The Celaris is elegant in a way that a contemporary road bike has no right to be;

with 4mm clearance either side in accordance with ISO standards

here in the ‘Extralight’ casing

And 50mm tires for dry and loose days

the Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR tire throws away the rule book that says race-ready rubber can't cut the mustard over the long haul

takes a 31

with impressive speed and delightfully predictable cornering at any lean angle

4 as equal parts aero

it’s hard to beat

while giving up nearly nothing in its road handling manners

5’s Super Termico Winter Gloves use a stretchy laminated exterior fabric combined with a fleecy interior to provide water and wind protection while insulating against the coldest temperatures when even the water in your bidon freezes

Pegoretti’s ’surprise me’ artwork adorns the XCR stainless steel frame

Non-slip arms and an adjustable nosepiece complete the sunglasses