Baum
Anchors Aweigh: A Baum Built to Remember
Inspired by his grandfather’s service aboard the USS Iowa, Zach worked with Above Category to create a one-of-a-kind Baum that brings together family history, naval heritage, and a love of riding.
June 12, 2026
BOTW: Built for Carlos - Baum Celaris
Built for a long-time Above Category client, this custom Baum Celaris combines timeless custom titanium craftsmanship with a meticulously curated build informed by more than a decade of refining each successive bike around the rider’s preferences.
February 11, 2026
Still Stacking Miles
Whether it’s a new route, a PR, or the latest carbon aero weapon, humans are wired to chase what’s next. As a performance oriented cycling company, we keep a pulse on all of it: new standards, new tech, new marginal gains. That’s part of the job. The industry moves fast. But this week, we’re stepping off the treadmill. Instead of the latest exotic frame t...
December 29, 2025
BOTW: Baum Corretto - Timeless Style
There are certain things that never go out of style. From the unmistakable riffs of the 60s and 70s, to the striking lines of American muscle cars, to the Baum Corretto featured here, they all share a common thread: a seemingly effortless balance of restraint, confidence, and authentic expression.That balance is increasingly rare in a world defined by con...
October 14, 2025
ORBIS IS AT WAR
The Supermarine Spitfire was designed to outmaneuver everything else in the field. That same spirit guided Josh’s first AC build, an Baum OrbisX in matte olive with a spec that spares nothing. What began as a fit correction became a gravel weapon made to handle every front.
July 21, 2025
Ride Report: 1,000 Miles on the Baum Celaris
About BAUM… In 2010, I ordered two frames from the other side of the world. On a whim. It was this tiny company (just an Aussie named Darren) building what we thought might be the next big thing in custom bikes. I saw some photos on an internet blog and the welds seemed flawless. The design was classic, yet progressive in all the right ways. Really, the o...
May 10, 2024
Back With a Baum
Darren Baum is an affable, interesting man. Two hours-affable, according to my watch, once we say our final goodbyes, he with an authoritative nod of the head from his desk in Geelong, Australia and me with a wave, wondering how I'm going to render what he said into words. The problem is, there's just too much. Darren isn't a bike builder; he's a force of...
December 18, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 7 - Chris King Open House Baum Orbis
On the seventh day of our beautiful build countdown, Phillip chose to shine a light on a pearly white Baum all-road bike. We built this in collaboration with Baum for the Chris King Open House event, and this Dura-Ace and Enve-clad Orbis+ left us all wishing for one of our own. "This Baum has me flummoxed. It is quite simply a clashing of worlds. Simpl...
May 13, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Scintillating White Hot Baum Corretto
If there's one question we get often, it's, "Where are the Baums?" It's been a minute, but today we're excited to share our latest projects with the acclaimed custom bike builders from the land down under—a scintillating white Corretto. A purist's titanium road machine, with rim brakes and all the features that make a Baum great. Scroll on as we dive into...
July 23, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Baum Reborn
We've always had an affinity for titanium bikes. Not only is the performance and ride quality like nothing else, but the longevity of a frame built from Ti is truly unmatched. It's durable and repairable, it doesn't corrode, and unlike most other materials, it will ride just the same in twenty years as it did the day it was built. In a world full of consu...
June 13, 2019
Bike of the Week: A Strawberry Rum Punch Baum Orbis
When the temperatures start grazing triple digits, there's no denying the allure of an ice cold, tropical elixir. With the summer solstice upon us and the mercury rising, it's only fitting that our latest build brings the heat. Continue on as we profile this strawberry rum punch road bike. The core of the build is the Orbis frameset, Baum's flagship dis...
May 3, 2019
Bike of the Week: A Stealthy Single-Ring Baum Orbis
This week's build is an exercise in minimalism. Stripping away the superfluous, proving that a straight forward build can be sexy as hell. No flashy colors, no unnecessary cables, no un-needed derailleurs or chainrings. Just a stealthy, stripped down weapon of a Baum Orbis R. The frame arrived from Baum during the thick of our heavy rain season. Despit...
December 23, 2018
Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds: Day 10 - An Orbis On a Cloud
Coming into the tenth day is one of our favorite Baum builds to date. An absolutely stunning Orbis built to withstand long days in the saddle and travel all over the country. The striking crisp white paired with deep red accents make this bike a treat on the eyes, but the beauty goes much deeper than it's looks. An E-Tap hydro group, custom built King/Zip...
December 17, 2018
Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds: Day 4 - A Captivating Corretto
Shifting gears from Italian steel to Australian titanium, our fourth featured bike is this incredible example of a Baum Corretto. There aren't many color pairings as delight as blue and orange, and the selection here is a testament to that. While it's round tubes and cable driven derailleurs might seem traditional, that doesn't at all mean it's old school...
November 14, 2018
Bike of the Week: Chad's Corretto Check-In
The idea of a review just sounds terrible. The thought of saying something we sell is bad, insert air quotes here, doesn't appease us. Although when we speak about the intricacies of Baum not to mention the quality of their product it's hard to have anything negative to say. Baum's ability to deliver quality bicycles that are far more than just a fancy pi...
June 21, 2018
Bike of the Week: Blue is the New Black
You might be noticing a theme here this month. Yes, we've unofficially made June the Blue Baum appreciation month. While this might be another blue Corretto, it's certainly one unlike any other you've seen before. A metallic deep navy paint and an unorthodox build make this bike something truly special. Let's dive in and take a deeper look. We'll start...
October 25, 2016
BOTW - Blue on Blue Baum Beauty (say that 10 times fast)
This week we're going to highlight one of our favorite Baums to date. Okay, I know it's wrong to pick favorites and that we probably say that every time, so let's scratch that. This time around our bike of the week is yet another stunning Baum Corretto, wonderfully dressed in Campagnolo and with simple yet elegant blue paint. This one we built for a frien...
April 13, 2016
The Baum Supremacy
We believe that Baum Cycles builds the finest road racing bicycles in the world, from a performance, fit, and finish perspective. In a phrase, Baum produces the epitome of performance personalization in a mass-produced world. We went on a journey to Geelong, Australia to find out why and how. Read on and discover the Baum Superiority along with us.
March 4, 2015
BOTW: A John Player Special inspired Baum Corretto
This week we get to show off this Baum Corretto in black and gold. The colors are based on one of our favorite Formula One cars, the Lotus 72D. While Lotus at that time were known for pushing the boundaries of performance and weight reduction taking a driver with as much balls as brains to drive well, we looked to do the same with this bike, only adding t...