BIANCHI XL EV2 Reparto Corse – authentic bike of S.GARZELLI (Mercatone Uno Team 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, Veloflex, Zaina…

Stefano Garzelli (born 16 July 1973) is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist, who competed as a professional between 1997 and 2013. The high point of his career was his overall win in the 2000 Giro d’Italia, after a close three-way competition with Gilberto Simoni and Francesco Casagrande.

Happy to present a legendary authentic racing machine used by Marco Pantani’s teammate – BIANCHI XL EV2 Reparto Corse of Stefano Garzelli (Mercatone Uno Team) which dates back to 2000. It shines in legendary paint scheme, build with Campagnolo Record 10s groupset, Campagnolo Nucleon wheels, Campagnolo Record titanium seat post, Flite titanium team edition saddle, original Continental tires. No much words needed.

Great catch for all Bianchi and Pantani fans.

Frame / Fork: Bianchi XL EV2 Reparto Corse Mercatone Uno for Stefano Garzelli

Size:

– seat tube (c-c): 54.5 cm

– top tube (c-c): 55.2 cm

– headset tube: 14.2 cm

Wheelset: Campagnolo Nucleon

Crankset: Campagnolo Record 10s, 172.5mm (53/39)

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 10s

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 10s

Levers: Campagnolo Record 10s

Brakes: Campagnolo Record 10s

Chain: Campagnolo Record 10s

Pedals: Time Equipe Mag

Stem: ITM Millenium

Handlebar: ITM Millenium 7075

Seatpost: Campagnolo Record Titanium (27,2mm)

Handlebar tape: Bianchi cork

Year: 2000

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

Price: SOLD (November 2023)