CARRERA MAX Tassoni Team ”Pantani” 1994 – SOLD

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

In 1989, Carrera manager Davide Boifava together with Luciano Bracchi and Francesco Boifava founded Carrera Podium, a top level bike manufacturer. The company’s goal was simple and clear and was founded as a result of experiences gained in professional cycling races by the three partners. Their philosophy was supported by a rich history of over 500 victories in the most prestigious competitions. They combined technical approach with a special Italian sense for elegant lines and the result was beautiful road racing machine.

From 1990 on, Carrera Team rode these Carrera bikes made by experts who built bikes for Pantani, Chiappucci, Bontempi,  Abdoesjaparov, Scinadri and was one of the most famous teams in early/mid 1990s.

 

 

Proudly presenting iconic mid 1990s racing machine, the Carrera MAX Tassoni Team. The frame is made of superb Columbus EL MAX tubing, which was one the steel best tubing available back in the days and shines in beautiful Carrera Tassoni Team editon paint scheme, exact same as used by Marco Pantani. The cherry on the top of the cake are superb parts: Campagnolo Record 8s groupset, Mavic SUP wheelset, Cinelli stem and bar tape, Selle Italia Flite Titanium saddle and TDF race number. No much words needed.

For all ”Il Pirata” fans. Great replica for a fair price.

 

 

Frame & Fork: Carrera ”Gold One” by Carrera Podium (Columbus EL MAX)

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 57,5 cm

-top tube (c-c): 56 cm

-headset tube: 13,5 cm

-standover: 81,5 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Record

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record

Headset: Campagnolo Record

Shifting /Brake Levers: Campagnolo Record Ergopower 8s

Brakes: Campagnolo Record

Stem: Cinelli (110mm)

Handlebar: 3ttt Competizione Team service, 42cm (c-c)

Hubs: Campagnolo Record

Rims: Mavic SUP

Seatpost: Campagnolo Record (27,2mm)

Seat: Selle Italia Flite Titanium (original)

Pedals: Not included

Tires: Vittoria Competiton Zefir 19 (original)

Handlebar Tape: Cinelli (original)

 

 

Condition:  Used, but very good condition. Original paint. The frame has no cracks, no dents and is not bend. Groupset is in very good condition. All parts are working fine.

Year: 1994/95

Price: SOLD (August 2019)