tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post6104443736006821838..comments2024-02-20T09:28:17.546-08:00Comments on CYCLING ART BLOG: Steve Bauer's Stealth Bike.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00688834275406810014noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-11443698260799569522013-10-30T21:08:06.482-07:002013-10-30T21:08:06.482-07:00Hi Rick,
That's amazing-1 meter wheelbase and...Hi Rick,<br /><br />That's amazing-1 meter wheelbase and called 'the chopper.'Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688834275406810014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-14080812362147122052013-10-30T19:00:28.021-07:002013-10-30T19:00:28.021-07:00Steve had 3 different seat tubes angle frames buil...Steve had 3 different seat tubes angle frames built. I have the last version one that he used. He got to keep it at the end of the year, then I purchased it from him. I still ride it and it really stands out on group rides. every pro has 3 frames built, 1 painted and built, 1 painted but not built in the team truck, and the 3rd unpainted at the factory that can be painted if needed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045621794045997368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-60924685415817662013-10-30T18:52:50.693-07:002013-10-30T18:52:50.693-07:00I purchased this frame from Steve and still have i...I purchased this frame from Steve and still have it. It is lugged and has a 1 meter wheelbase like all race bikes. It was nicknamed "the chopper" in the peloton. You can push a large gear all day, but can't spin fast. It really stands out in group rides. I would sell it to someone that would appreciate it. <br />RickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045621794045997368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-1169004056849543702010-07-16T07:16:39.423-07:002010-07-16T07:16:39.423-07:00Just watching the Tour de France on EuroSport and ...Just watching the Tour de France on EuroSport and the commentators said that he rode the bike to try to alleviate back pain. What a bike and fun to find a picture of it. Thanks!DChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868360027578230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-39056451435240813182010-06-22T18:20:32.787-07:002010-06-22T18:20:32.787-07:00I stayed at the U-23 US Cycling team house of Noel...I stayed at the U-23 US Cycling team house of Noel Dejonckheere in 2001 and the frame was sitting in the back, mostly unnoticed, with a lot of junk around it. Nice article, thank you.robdapicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419077524523740772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-72141554201120087862010-04-04T09:16:51.814-07:002010-04-04T09:16:51.814-07:00Jerm
I hope Merckxs never destroyed it and stored...Jerm<br /><br />I hope Merckxs never destroyed it and stored it instead...<br /><br />Thanks for this!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688834275406810014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-60220427169295125562010-04-03T20:49:53.047-07:002010-04-03T20:49:53.047-07:00I work at a LBS in Greensboro, NC and the Bauer bi...I work at a LBS in Greensboro, NC and the Bauer bike came up in conversation yesterday. Our shop owner who has been in the industry for 40 years told us that Merckx was against the idea of designing this bike for Bauer. And that when Bauer was done with it Merckx wanted it back so he could destroy it.Jermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821112730980452642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-30578385504168906632010-01-25T16:39:55.208-08:002010-01-25T16:39:55.208-08:00I think he was entering the twilight of his career...I think he was entering the twilight of his career and wins were few and far between. I'm glad Eddy Merckxs took a chance on an unusual bike design.<br /><br />Cheers!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688834275406810014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-91294476139905246122010-01-25T11:30:58.824-08:002010-01-25T11:30:58.824-08:00If I remember right- and I am going off of memory ...If I remember right- and I am going off of memory of the velonews coverage from the time- Steve did this bike on his own and was using it to prove his point and get back onto the Motorola for Paris Roubaix...there was some question at the time of his potency- which he proved he still had of course.<br />Great piece.Georges Rouanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203611002255565429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-76282741652034542792010-01-21T06:33:45.760-08:002010-01-21T06:33:45.760-08:00Steve,
I've heard about it. This is the firs...Steve,<br /><br />I've heard about it. This is the first time I've ever seen Bauer's bike.<br /><br />Welcome aboard!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688834275406810014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-59267865660274482352010-01-21T04:34:45.603-08:002010-01-21T04:34:45.603-08:00Brilliant. Not seen a picture of that bike in year...Brilliant. Not seen a picture of that bike in years! Your New Fan.<br />:)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729888345077162659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-13650353260806757152010-01-20T12:11:09.219-08:002010-01-20T12:11:09.219-08:00That's a long chain!That's a long chain!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688834275406810014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-15101802971014821242010-01-20T08:41:49.887-08:002010-01-20T08:41:49.887-08:00I remember seeing a Cycling Weekly piece about tha...I remember seeing a Cycling Weekly piece about that Bauer bike, I think the idea pure and simple was that the relaxed angles and lengthened stays would absorb some of the road shock from the Pave. I do remember it taking about a chain and a half for it to work apparently...Raouliganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866122364066211930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-92043128424177344792010-01-13T13:07:14.186-08:002010-01-13T13:07:14.186-08:00Great article. the 7-11 boys were true cycling pio...Great article. the 7-11 boys were true cycling pioneers!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688834275406810014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-75658757575553445972010-01-13T11:20:06.514-08:002010-01-13T11:20:06.514-08:00I just remembered that I read the Eddy Merckx/7-11...I just remembered that I read the Eddy Merckx/7-11 thing in Road Bike Action - http://www.roadbikeaction.com/fly.aspx?layout=content&taxid=96&cid=75Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634005306370815410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-12615110206246921782010-01-13T08:56:29.222-08:002010-01-13T08:56:29.222-08:00Eric,
Great idea. I'm going to work on that.
...Eric,<br /><br />Great idea. I'm going to work on that.<br />There's very little on the stealth bike on line, It would be good to dig up more info on it.<br /><br />I didn't know that Merckx did that for the riders!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688834275406810014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-83474732590713259522010-01-12T23:51:48.869-08:002010-01-12T23:51:48.869-08:00Richard, one other thing. A while ago I had the t...Richard, one other thing. A while ago I had the thought that you should reach out to Steve Bauer and see if he'd be interested in being interviewed by you. My understanding is that your day job isn't journalism, but I think it would be really cool to have Steve answer some of your questions. You know a ton about his career. Maybe he'd be interested in sharing some of his thoughts with you.<br /><br />Either that, or see if he's interested in following your blog and providing us all with a little insight on some of the extra details. With him running his own team and his touring company he shouldn't be too hard to track down.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634005306370815410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-71812119446819443032010-01-12T23:44:14.044-08:002010-01-12T23:44:14.044-08:00I'd be interested to hear what the theory was ...I'd be interested to hear what the theory was behind this design. Bauer always put a lot of effort into experimenting with how he could be faster on the cobbles. With all the effort that went into putting this bike together I can't see it having been done on a whim.<br /><br />Also, I'd be interested to hear Eddy Merckx's thoughts. I remember hearing Bob Roll talk about the year when Eddy started making the bikes for 7-11. He was completely hands on. Eddy flew out to California, measured each guy on the team and built each of them bikes that were custom to their physical attributes (I believe the clip is on competitorradio.com). The way I understood it, Eddy didn't care too much about what each rider thought, he built them the bike that he thought was right for them. My point being that if this is a Merckx (maybe it isn't) I gotta believe that Eddy was on board with it.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634005306370815410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-74799079261339949882010-01-12T16:58:49.523-08:002010-01-12T16:58:49.523-08:00Hi Badger,
So you got yourself the winter with th...Hi Badger,<br /><br />So you got yourself the winter with the gentleman cycling cap! Nice gift! The Gal behind Galstudio is my partner, and I'm the product tester!<br /><br />I'm happy that it's keeping your bald head warm!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688834275406810014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1091524022707203934.post-68773961117420007602010-01-12T10:55:07.708-08:002010-01-12T10:55:07.708-08:00Hey Richard! I don't know what your connectio...Hey Richard! I don't know what your connection to galstudio is, but I received a winter hat (the Kuiper red plaid one) as a Solstice gift. It's great. I've worn it down to 35F and it keeps my bald head warm and looks good to boot. It's extremely well made and washes easily, too.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938379025774754317noreply@blogger.com