BIANCHI XL EV2 Reparto Corse – Mercatone Uno, Campagnolo Record 10s, 55cm (2000)

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 that season. XL EV2 met Pantani’s and other guys  specifications. Though not super-stiff as compared to today’s carbon fiber machines, this bike was very light, even by modern standards. On the other side, heavier guys of the team had a chance to race with Bianchi Titanium frames as well.

Here we are proudly presenting one of the most iconic bikes ever – BIANCHI XLEV2 Reparto Corse, identical to the bike that was used by Marco Pantani and Team Mercatone Uno in 2000.. The whole bike looks amazing, from superb and beautiful combination of polished /carbon Campagnolo Record 10s groupset, Campagnolo Electron wheelset, Campagnolo Record Titanium seatpost, Pantani’s personalized Selle Italia Flite saddle, Time Criterium pedals, ITM Millenium stem and handlebar.

Unique chance for all Pantani fans to get this extraordinary piece.

Frameset: Bianchi XL EV2 Reparto Corse – Mercatone Uno 2000

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 54.8 cm

– top tube (c-c):  55 cm

– head tube: 13.5 cm

Wheelset: Campagnolo Electron

Crankset: Campagnolo Record 10s (53/39)

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 10s

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 10s

Levers: Campagnolo Record 10s

Brakes: Campagnolo Record 10s

Pedals: Time Equipe Criterium

Stem: ITM Millenium

Handlebar: ITM Millenium Ergal 7075

Seatpost: Campagnolo Record Titanium (27,2mm)

Seat: Selle Italia Flite ”Il Pirata”

Handlebar tape: Bianchi cork

Year: 2000

Condition: Used, but very good condition. Original paint and decals. No cracks, no dents, not bent. Groupset is in very good condition.

Price: Accepting offers