BIANCHI XL EV2 Reparto Corse – authentic bike of Marco VELO (Team Mercatone Uno 2000) – SOLD

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  XL EV2 Reparto Corse is made of lightweight triple-butted alloy shaped  tubeset. Aluminum was the material of choice back then, even his biggets rival Lance Armstrong rode full carbon Trek 5500. The XL EV2 was used by Marco Pantani and his teammates: Podenzana, Astarloa, Garzelli, Velo, Ortenzi, Zaina…

Happy to present a legendary authentic racing machine used by Marco Pantani’s teammate – BIANCHI XL EV2 Reparto Corse of Marco Velo (Mercatone Uno Team) which dates back to 2000. It shines in original paint, built with original parts Campagnolo Record 10s groupset, Campagnolo Nucleon wheels, Campagnolo Record Titanium seat post, Flite Titanium saddle, Time pedals, original Continental tires, original Bianchi bar tape. No much words needed.

Great chance for all Bianchi and Pantani fans.

Frame / Fork: Bianchi XL EV2 Reparto Corse Mercatone Uno of Marco Velo

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 62 cm

– top tube (c-c): 57 cm

– headset tube: 16.3 cm

– standover: 82.5 cm

Wheelset: Campagnolo Nucleon

Crankset: Campagnolo Record 10s  (175mm, 53/39)

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 10s

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 10s

Levers: Campagnolo Record 10s

Brakes: Campagnolo Record 10s

Pedals: Time Equipe Mag

Stem: ITM Big One (120mm)

Handlebar: ITM

Seatpost: Campagnolo Record Titanium (27,2mm)

Handlebar tape: Bianchi cork, original

Tires: Continental GP 3000

Year: 2000

Condition: Used, but very good condition. Original paint. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Ready to ride.

Price: SOLD (November 2023)