BIANCHI Specialissima, Campagnolo Record 1st gen, 57.5cm (1965)
16/11/2022OPERA Leonardo – authentic bike of D.MENCHOV, Team Illes Balears 2004 – SOLD
18/11/2022CARRERA Altec (by Pegoretti) – authentic bike of B.ZBERG, Team Carrera (1996) – SOLD
In 1989, Carrera manager Davide Boifava together with Luciano Bracchi and Francesco Boifava founded Carrera Podium, a high-end bike manufacturer. It was founded as a result of experiences gained in professional cycling races by the three partners. The company’s goal which is simple and clear, and which is supported by a rich history of over 500 victories in the most prestigious competitions. From 1990 on, Pantani, Chiappucci, Roche, Bontempi, Abdoesjaparov, Sorensen, Tafi, Zberg, Zaina,Pavlic.. rode this Carrera bikes made by their experts. In years 1989-1996 CARRERA Podium supplied bikes for CARRERA Jeans Team.
Beat Zberg (born 10 May 1971 in Altdorf, Uri) is a former professional road cyclist from Switzerland. In 1993 he signed for famous CARRERA Team and stay with them until 1996. In 1997 he rode for Mercatone Uno. In years 1998 -2003 he rode for Rabobank Team. He won 28 races among professionals in his carrer. Many of them were one day classics and semi-classics. In 2007 he became the Swiss National champion winning the road race alone and over 2 minutes ahead of 2nd placed F.Cancellara.
Happy to present this superb Italian racing machine – Carrera Altec by Podium, which dates back to 1996. The frameset is made by lightest and very specific aluminium tubing: all elliptical and conical shape. Shinning in beautiful Carrera Team paintojob with best possible build: Campagnolo Record Titanium 8s groupset, Campagnolo Shamal wheels, Cinelli stem and handlebar, Selle Italia Flite saddle. Not much words needed.
Great catch for any bike collector.
Frameset: CARRERA Altec for Beat Zberg (Team Carrera 1996)
Size:
– seat tube (c-t): 57.8 cm
– top tube (c-c): 55.5 cm
– headset tube: 14.8 cm
– standover: 80.5 cm
Wheelset: Campagnolo Shamal
Crankset: Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Record
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 8s
Levers: Campagnolo Record 8s
Brakes: Campagnolo Record
Headset: Campagnolo Record
Stem: Cinelli
Handlebar: Cinelli Eubios
Seatpost: Campagnolo Record
Seat: Selle Italia Flite Titanium
Cassette: Campagnolo Record 8s
Pedals: Campagnolo Record 8s
Handlebar Tape: Cinelli, cork
Condition: Used, but good condition. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Original paint and decals. Signs sings of normal use. All parts are working fine.
Year: 1996
Price: SOLD (November 2022)