WILIER K2 Mercatone Uno by C4 – authentic bike of M.Pantani (Giro d’Italia 2002) – 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.

M.Pantani (Mercatone Uno ) 2002

Marco Pantani rode for Mercatone Uno Team in years 1997-2002. In 2002 they were sponsored by Wilier. Pantani’s teammates rode aluminum Wilier Izoard bike, while Pantani got a carbon Wilier K2 made by Italian carbon pioneer in bike industry – C4. Unique frame geometry, made only for Marco Pantani.

Proudly presenting one of the most iconic bikes that ever came to over store – WILIER K2 Mercatone Uno made by Italian company C4. It was used by Marco Pantani at the Giro 2002.  The full carbon frame is shinning in beautiful Mercatone Uno paintjob, build with Shimano Dura Ace 25th Anniversary groupset and very special parts like Selle Italia Flite Titanium Pantani saddle, Selcof seatpost, Ritchey WCS stem and handlebar.

The bike was presented in Italian vintage bike magazine “Biciclette d’epoca”. Owner of C4, Mr.Marco Bonfanti is claiming this frame was used by Marco Pantani at the Giro d’Italia 2002.

Frameset: Wilier K2 Mercatone Uno (made by C4)

Crankset: Shimano Dura Ace 25th ( 53/39)

Rear Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 25th

Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 25th

Levers: Shimano Dura Ace 25th

Brakes: Shimano Dura Ace 25th

Hubs: Shimano Dura Ace 25th

Rims: Ambrosio

Stem: Ritchey WCS (120mm)

Handlebar: Ritchey WCS Classic

Seatpost: Selcof

Saddle: Selle Italia Flite M.Pantani

Water bottle: Elite Mercatone Uno

Year: 2002

Condition: Used, but very condition. Some signs of normal use. All parts are working fine.

Price: SOLD (May 2023)