Anyone Heard of Carrera Bikes?
07-05-05, 04:08 PM
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Yes.
They sponsored the Asics team of the late 90s and more recently, Barloworld before they switched to De Rosa.
They sponsored the Asics team of the late 90s and more recently, Barloworld before they switched to De Rosa.
07-05-05, 04:20 PM
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can be wally mart bikes or they made a couple of good quality bikes.
are still sold at halfords, uk - an autoparts chain
as a random example
are still sold at halfords, uk - an autoparts chain
as a random example
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https://www.redroseimports.com/rri_carrera.html
in the early 90's they were very popular because of a little Italian guy that climbed pretty well.
in the early 90's they were very popular because of a little Italian guy that climbed pretty well.
07-05-05, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by puddin' legs
https://www.redroseimports.com/rri_carrera.html
Early 90's, they were very popular because of a little Italian guys that climbed pretty well.
Early 90's, they were very popular because of a little Italian guys that climbed pretty well.
Sestrieres....1992.
07-05-05, 10:50 PM
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Carrera were HUGE!!
https://www.carrera-podium.it/eng/catalogo.html
https://www.carrera-podium.it/Index2.html
They had huge exposure when they sponsored Claudio Chiappucci's team
https://www.veloarchive.com/biographies/chiappucci.php
https://www.carrera-podium.it/eng/catalogo.html
https://www.carrera-podium.it/Index2.html
They had huge exposure when they sponsored Claudio Chiappucci's team
https://www.veloarchive.com/biographies/chiappucci.php
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One of the best quality handmade Italian frames.
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Not to be mistaken for the Halfords brand line here in Great Britain!
