Dec 13, 2010

1957/58 - Bauer Weltmeister

Back in 1952 Heinz Müller became road world champion , riding a Bauer lightweight. So Bauer started in 1953 with the modell Weltmeister, using Reichel tubing in the beginning and since 1955 Reynolds 531 tubing.

Luckilly i´ve found a Bauer Weltmeister frame, witch i could date back to 1957 or 1958 following the frame number and some issues given in internet and from some friends. After some difficult search for components i´ve finished to build up this lightweight now.

This beauty is setup to original condition and equipped with the following components:

Bottom Braket: Bauer with Stronglight non cottered axle
Headset: Bauer
Crankset: Stronglight Mod. 49
Front Derailleur: Simplex Tour de France LJ Competition
Rear Derailleur: Huret Tour de France Louison Bobet
Brake Levers: MAFAC Course 121
Brakes: MAFAC Dural Forge
Wheelset: Normandy Pepperpot hubs with MAVIC tubular rims
Freewheel: 4-speed
Saddle: Wrights Olympic
Seatpost: candle type in aluminium
Stem: Philippe Mod. 75
Handlebar: Flandria

Frame tubing: Reynolds 531
Fork tubing: Reynolds 531