Randy: Interesting, I never knew that, I just figured a Steve Bauer bike line was simply put out due to his success, all being built by some other company. Where were these original bikes built location wise?
Most, if not all, of my very limited knowledge about the true Steve Bauer bicycle comes from a local bicycle guru who sold bikes through the late sixties until today. He is a master bicycle mechanic, in my opinion, and pretty darn knowledgeable about vintage bicycles, in general. It was he who warned me about mistaking the two completely different Bauer bicycles.
That said, I did like most of the Asian Steve Bauer bicycles. There was one entry level model that was, well - entry level and not much to write home about. The bicycle that started this thread is no such bike. The new owner, be the bicycle pink, or not, is in for a treat.
By the way, I know where there is another, near mint Steve Bauer where I live. Yes, it is of Asian origin but a very nice bicycle, none the less.