We've had lots of interest in our Baum Coretto GT Edition, which we wrote about in:
Part 1 and
Part 2.
And while I've been too busy for a full review, we have now built her up and figured we'd throw some pics and details out there...
The Build:
- Dura Ace 7900 complete groupset
- 3T provides their Funda Team Fork Dorico LTD seatpost, Ergonova LTD Bar, and ARX Team stem
- Dash form.7 carbon saddle (with triple density foam)
- Handlebra leather bar wrap
Weight = 15 lbs on the DOT.
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[caption id="attachment_461" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Dash 60 gram special-edition silver form.7 saddle glistens in the sunshine. Pretty comfy too!"]
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[caption id="attachment_462" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="These wheels were built with Ambrosio F20 rims and Dura Ace hubs - so smooth."]
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[caption id="attachment_464" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Hiding in the bushes - Handlebra leather bar tape is sublime and we've got black, white and brown!"]
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[caption id="attachment_463" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="As this foggy pic demonstrates, neon-orange highlights actually make me feel safer. Cool and functional too."]
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The Baum boys build bikes with such amazing attention to detail. Every bike is custom, from tube-specs to geometry, and of course
paint!
The result is amazing - light, agile handling yet stable, and just super
smooth. (Paul K's joke) We've also built up the Ristretto, so come check them out in person!