Who can tell me a bit about Carrera bikes?
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I really like the look of (most of) their lineup. But I can't find any real good information/reviews about them. If anybody has any first-hand knowledge/impressions of the SL730, SL950, Erakle TS or Veleno Evo, it would be much appreciated. Not really interested in the Phibra Evo, even though that's the bike I can find the most information on.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Never owned one or can't remember any of my friends owning one, as it's one of the many italian bike brands around, although it's one of the oldest.
The SL730 and SL950 appears to be the usual Sarto frames; nothing wrong with that as many other brands use them as well.
When thinking of Carrera it reminds me of the most stylish rider ever.
The SL730 and SL950 appears to be the usual Sarto frames; nothing wrong with that as many other brands use them as well.
When thinking of Carrera it reminds me of the most stylish rider ever.
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A guy here in Toronto started up an ultra-exclusive bike shop a couple of years ago, with brands I'd mostly never heard of at the time. He used to carry Carrera, but looks like he's dropped them. He might be willing to tell you more about them.
He has one for sale at the low low price of $9999 CDN with EPS and Bora Ultras.
http://blacksmithcycle.com/shop/mega-bike-sale/
He has one for sale at the low low price of $9999 CDN with EPS and Bora Ultras.
http://blacksmithcycle.com/shop/mega-bike-sale/
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lol sawyer, wrong carrerra
Think they used to make Pantani's bikes for him
Think they used to make Pantani's bikes for him
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He was a Cipollini fan I remember.
There's sometimes a buggy.
How many drivers does a buggy have?
One.
So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GekiIMh4ZkM
How many drivers does a buggy have?
One.
So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GekiIMh4ZkM
They used to be quite common in Stockholm, Sweden about 10-15 years ago.
There's a shop in the southern suburbs of the town that stocks Carrera. They might be able to help you out aswell if you send them an email.
http://eci.nu/
There's a shop in the southern suburbs of the town that stocks Carrera. They might be able to help you out aswell if you send them an email.
http://eci.nu/
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there are 'two' carrera bikes.
one is a boutique manufacturer from italy. A small operation. can't compete with bigger brands like pinarello, willier, colnago, or let along slightly samller brands like bianchi. but for all intents and purposes they are a nice outfit. they did use to make some of pantani's frames and have a pro team. times have changed though and I don't think they have the cash or huge R adn D budgets to compete with the big boys. they do look to make a ncie bike though.
see more here: https://vimeo.com/24118294 at around 16:40
the otehr 'carrera' is a walmart bike knock off.
one is a boutique manufacturer from italy. A small operation. can't compete with bigger brands like pinarello, willier, colnago, or let along slightly samller brands like bianchi. but for all intents and purposes they are a nice outfit. they did use to make some of pantani's frames and have a pro team. times have changed though and I don't think they have the cash or huge R adn D budgets to compete with the big boys. they do look to make a ncie bike though.
see more here: https://vimeo.com/24118294 at around 16:40
the otehr 'carrera' is a walmart bike knock off.
jekyll man wrote:lol sawyer, wrong carrerra
Think they used to make Pantani's bikes for him
I had gotten the impression that Carrera had been bought out by an offshore group which now sources from China.
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tymon_tm wrote:Blacksmithcycle was set up by one of WW members - I can't remember his 'name' though
bikerjulio wrote:He was a Cipollini fan I remember.
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