BIANCHI Mega Pro Mercatone Uno ”Pantani” 1998 – SOLD

Marco Pantani (13 January 1970 – 14 February 2004) widely considered as one of the best climbers of his era in professional road bicycle racing. He won both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France and in 1998, is the last cyclist, and one of only seven, to win the Giro and the Tour in the same year. Pantani’s attacking style and aggressive riding turned him into a fan favorite in the late 1990s. He was known as “Il Pirata” (“The pirate”) because of his shaved head and the bandana and earrings he always wore.  At 1.72 m and 57 kg, he had the classic build for a mountain climber.

Bianchi’s Reparto Corse (Bianchi’s Race Department) facility hand built frames for their top riders and of course Marco Pantani was one of them riding for Mercatone Uno sponsored by Bianchi. Their top model Mega Pro was made of exclusive set of Double Butted Lite Alloy 7005 heat treated shaped tubes. Aluminum was the material of choice back then, even some of his biggets rivals rode full carbon bikes.

Marco PANTANI attacked on Col du Galibier and took the yellow jersey and win the TDF 1998

Proudly presenting one of the most iconic bikes in cycling history, the Bianchi Mega Pro Mercatone Uno, very similar to Marco Pantani’s bike on his way to winning Giro d’Italia and Tour de France back in 1998. The frame is shinning in beautiful mix of Bianchi and Mercatone Uno paintjob, build with Campagnolo Record groupset, Campagnolo Shamal Black wheels, PMP Titanium seatpost, Pantani’s personalized Selle Italia Flite titanium saddle, Time Equipe Mag pedals, titanium bottle cage, so all exact components as used by Marco Pantani at the 1998 Tour de France. The cherry on the top of the cake is  Pantani’s number plate 21, ( same number was used by Pantani at the  Tour de France 1998).

Unique chance for all Pantani fans to get this amazing replica. Fair price!

Frame / Fork: Bianchi Mega Pro Reparto Corse Mercatone Uno (Double Butted Lite Alloy 7005) / Carbon fork

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 55,4 cm

-top tube (c-c):  55,4 cm

-headset tube:  11,5 cm

-standover:  78,5 cm

Crankset: Campagnolo Record (172,5mm ; 53/39)

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record Titanium

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record

Brake Levers / Shifters: Campagnolo Record

Brakes: Campagnolo Record

Wheelset: Campagnolo Shamal Black

Chain: Campagnolo

Pedals: Time Pro Equipe Mag

Stem: ITM 110mm

Handlebar: ITM Classic

Seatpost: PMP Titanium (27,2mm)

Seat: Selle Italia Flite Titanium ”Il Pirata”

Tires: Vittoria Action HSD20

Computer: CATEYE Velo 1

Bottle cage: Titanium

Handlebar tape: Bianchi cork

Year: 1998-99

Condition: Used, but good condition. Original paint and decals. Some touch-ups signs of normal use. All parts are working fine.

PRICE: SOLD (January 2018)