Bauer Super Sport – SOLD
Heinz Müller won with this model at the Road World Championships in the summer of 1952. At that time, it corresponded to the holy grail of German frame construction and made many young cyclists dream of themselves.
More expensive than a Cinelli Super Corsa
The Bauer Super Sport was the company's top model and became the German racing bike of the 50s and 60s after Heinz Müller's world championship title. The frame cost more in the early 50s than a Super Corsa frame from the Italian competitor Cinelli. The Super Sport underwent many adaptations over time. Thus, many different versions were created over time. This one dates from 1948 and is one of the most original generations of the Super Sport. Here you can still see the typical seat stays and lugs from the pre-war period.
Also successful in racing
Apart from his other products, Bauer had a very versatile range of bicycles. From city bikes to touring bikes to racing bikes. Until the 1950s, Bauer even had its own racing team with this bike. Günter Pankoke, for example, rode in the Tour de France. In 1952, Heinz Müller finally succeeded in winning the Road World Championships with a time of 7 hours, 5 minutes and 51 seconds. He rode the 280 km at an average of over 39 km/h. As a result, the previous top model Bauer Supersport was given the additional title "Modell des Weltmeisters" which translates to "Model of the World Champion". The 7-time German champion Ludwig Hörmeyer and Täve Schur, the later world champion and the GDR national team also rode Bauer racing machines.
Founded in Frankfurt- Became a legend in Hanau
The Bauer company was originally founded in 1911 as a metal goods manufacturer and had to move to Klein-Auheim (Germany), which was still a suburb of Hanau at the time, only a few years after its foundation. There, the company eventually grew and employed up to 500 people who manufactured motorbikes, bicycles and bicycle accessories. Bauer always advertised with the slogan "Racing bikes from Bauer - A joy that lasts". Because one thing was known: These racing bikes were light enough to climb steep passages and still had the necessary stability for rough ground. Many young German cyclists dreamed of these bikes!
One gear lever must suffice
The Simplex gearstick shifts four gears and was very advanced for the time. When everyone else was still riding three-speed bikes, you could already ride four gears here. The crank is also very successful. Here, the attachment of the chainring on the third arm goes directly into the crank - very elegant.
Top equipment for the world champion model
On this bike you will find everything that the cycling heart of the late 40s demanded. In particular, the Fratelli Brivio hubs were the best the market knew at the time. The Lohmann saddle rounds off this bike skilfully.
Manufacturer
Bauer
Model
Super Sport
Year of manufacture
1948
Tube set
Reynolds 531
Groupset
Simplex
Paintwork
Red
Frame height c - t
60cm
Top tube length c - c
57,5 cm
Condition
Original paint, No dents or cracks, The paint was partially touched up
