Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Carrera Podium Columbus Thron Custom Tubing Road Bike History and Value

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gioscinelli
11-06-10, 11:12 PM
Hi, I recently picked up a unique road bike called Carrera Podium. Can anyone tell me something about the bike and value?

Here some pic's:

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/Carrera%20Podium%20Road%20Bike/DSC_0002.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/Carrera%20Podium%20Road%20Bike/DSC_0015.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/Carrera%20Podium%20Road%20Bike/DSC_0008.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/Carrera%20Podium%20Road%20Bike/DSC_0014.jpg

http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq4/quantumfoam_2008/Carrera%20Podium%20Road%20Bike/DSC_0003.jpg

There's no dings, no dents, frame is straight, very little oxidation. But, the paint needs help, lots of paint chips and flaking. The decals are very good and I think it might not be decals but hand paint lettering and stripping. The chrome is great shape, too!

Thank you, Mike(gioscinelli)

T-Mar
11-07-10, 07:14 AM
Carrera was a noted brand of Italian jeans. They sponsored pro teams from 1984-1996 and they used Carrera branded frames from 1989to 1996, with the exception of 1991 & 1992. Specualtion is that they are actually Battaglin frames. Columbus Thron was introduced circa 1994, so this is most likely a mid-1990's frame.
bassogap
11-07-10, 01:23 PM
I've always been amazed that a jeans company's team could become so famous that the frames would adopt the name. Roche had a true champion's year in '87, but still....