When words fail: Nalini reintrouduce Carrera “Denim” cycling kits

Written by Marc Basiliere July 07, 2011

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OK, some words actually will be needed to explain just how cool these bibs are:

Back in the 1990s, Marco Pantani’s remarkable ride to glory was in part sponsored by Carrera, the popular and fashionable jean maker. Pantani’s Carrera team kit – made by Nalini – featured “denim” bibshorts and jerseys, one of the more memorable pro team kits of the era.

And, now they are back. Nalini is now offering a retro replica Carrera team kit – just like the one Italy’s tragic cycling hero wore during his heyday. The Nalini-Carrera-Pantani replica gear will be imported exclusively by Albabici (www.albabici.com). Both bibshorts and matching jerseys are available.

Update: We have word from Albabici that the pockets are functional.

Want to dress like a, no, The Pirate? Click through to see the matching jersey…

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uglyyeti

11 years ago

I always referred to those as Chiappucci shorts. Nice to acknowledge il Pirata (di cocaina).

If they made these a shade darker, the Amish might scoop them up.

Zach Thomas

11 years ago

That’s it — I’m buying the entire stock in sizes S-XL so that for the rest of my life I’ll be able to sport the most awesome kit to ever be found in the pro peloton besides the Acqua & Sapone zebra kit.

Thank you, Nalini. 2011 is just that much brighter.

Jon S

11 years ago

No, no, no, no….

They were utterly naff back then and they’re still utterly naff now.

Bob

11 years ago

WOW – we need a photo of someone wearing these to post on poorlydressed.failblog.org.

Maybe Dexy’s Midnight Runners will want them to tour in.

HW Jeff

11 years ago

I can’t get my credit card out fast enough….

11 years ago

jeggings?

Robin

11 years ago

Those bibs in pink faux-denim and yellow faux-denim would be perfect mandatory kit for GC leaders in Le Tour and the Giro.

Nick Burklow

11 years ago

So with these bibs, you would need to a) were the jersey under the should straps, and b) chew on a piece of straw while riding.

Next up, Osh Kosh Bgosh cycling apparel for the young ones.

Joshua Murdock

11 years ago

Has Mario Cipollini seen these yet?

gringo

11 years ago

Nice how the faux -fly is offset and curved in order to make your package look giganitc.

Chuck

11 years ago

Good eye there, gringo. That feature pretty much guarantees visually tragic polterwang for any women that wear them.

Tony29

11 years ago

I’ve been wearing mine all day…!

Vogy

11 years ago

Only buying them if the fly works

Ron

11 years ago

WOW, considering I observe a Zero Denim Rule, but I do spend a few hours a day in Lycra, I think these are awesome. Going to have to pick some up for sure.

I’d like to see the worker’s hogwasher bib bibs that Le Professeur wore in the mid-80s brought back as well. Those kits were breathtaking!