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About


Of all the reactions Darren (Baum) receives when customers meet him it is typically "but you're so....young?". The confusion is palpable. How can a man not yet fifty have nearly three decades of frame building expertise? The answer is simple: dedication, hard work, mistakes and a drive to do things better. Do not accept any barrier. Step outside the status quo. Ride your own race. Darren did. The result is what you know as Baum Cycles, the little corner of Geelong producing some of the world's best bespoke bicycles. 
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Today the team at Baum has expanded beyond the man who started it. A complete in-house paint workshop, cutting edge fitting studio and a factory floor spanning two workshops make it a far cry from the humble beginnings but even with all that the core remains the same. Fit. Handling. Design. Ride. The beauty is in the simplicity. It's what allows us to create what we do and it's what leads us to you.

An abridged history of Baum

1990  Mentored by master frame-builder Brian Cross. Building with pressed lugs, silver solder and Reynolds 753.
1993  Transition to Italian frame building techniques; cast lugs and brass.
1995  Started building frames constructed with polished stainless steel Henry James lugs.
1996  First frames sold on a commercial basis under the Baum name.
1997  Starts fillet brazed construction of steel.
1998  First production of TIG welded steel and aluminium frames.
2002  First titanium prototype frames made.
2003  Begin taking international orders.
2009  Thanked by Cadel Evans in his book, Close to Flying, for our work with him.
2010  Research partnership with Deakin University’s Technical Research and Innovation (carbon fibre / titanium).
2014  Fitted and Built Custom Titanium road bike for Prime Minister of Australia (Hon. T. Abbott).
2014  Bespoke UK Show – Best Road bike.First principles
2015     Featured on an Australia Post stamp
2017     Orbis released
2019     First Baum ambassador - Phil Anderson
2019     Gravel launch

Our team

HQ team
Michael Ciavarella: Front of house
Aaron Doble: Frame fabrication, machinist, welder
Alex Ang: Frame fabrication
Shaun Bradley: Paint and finishing
Ryan Lloyd: Paint and finishing, Photography
Chris Fry: Head mechanic, Photography
Charles Shaw: Brand development, Social Media
Jodie Clausen: CFO, Owner
Darren Baum: Owner, Welder, Business development
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External consultants
Jason Nestor: Design, Paint Scheme Development, Website
Jim Hsu: Graphic Design, Social Media Strategy
James Pierce: System Development (Luna Tractor)
Murray Salminen (Hi-Tech Engineering)
William Baum: Website and technical development

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    • Standard Schemes >
      • GTA
      • GTB
      • GTH
      • GTH Solid
      • GTH Fades
      • GTR
      • GTR Solid
      • GTS
      • GTX
      • Classic Bands
      • Classic Solid
      • Raw Finishes
    • Limited Schemes >
      • Baum Racing
    • Paint Upgrades
    • Colour
    • Personalization / Components
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  • Online Store
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