CARRERA “Gold One” Columbus EL – Marcello SIBONI (CARRERA Jeans Tassoni Team 1995) – SOLD

Carrera was an Italian-based road bicycle racing team active from 1984 to 1996, named after sponsoring Italian jeans manufacturer Carrera and became an icon of Italian cycling successes.

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,.. rode this Carrera bikes made by their experts. Back in 1994, they were using almost identical frames, to the one we are presenting here.

Carrera Jeans Team 1995

Happy to offer another iconic Italian steel racing machine – Carrera ”Gold One” made by Podium for Italian rider Marcello Siboni. The frameset is made of Columbus EL (Extra leggeri means Extra light), shines in beautiful Carrera Jeans Team edition paintjob, built with Campagnolo Record 8s groupset, Campagnolo Shamal wheels, Cinelli stem and handlebar,  Selle Italia TurboMatic saddle. This beauty is ready for serious ridding, to enjoy easy Sunday ride or to hang on the wall as decoration. Love at first sight.

The legend. 

Frameset: Carrera ‘Gold One’ Team Edition – Columbus EL Extra Leggeri – Marcello Siboni

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 59 cm

– top tube (c-c): 57 cm

– headset tube: 16 cm

– standover: 83 cm

Wheelset: Campagnolo Shamal

Crankset: Campagnolo Record 8s

Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Record 8s

Front derailleur: Campagnolo Record 8s

Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Record

Levers: Campagnolo Record Ergopower 8s

Headset: Campagnolo Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Record

Stem: Cinelli Carrera

Handlebar: Cinelli

Seat: Selle Italia TurboMatic

Tires: Veloflex Master

Handlebar Tape: Cinelli (original)

Condition: Used, but good condition. Original paint and decals. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are working fine.

Year: 1995

Price: SOLD (December 2023)