Bianchi Specialissima RC Pantani

BIANCHI SPECIALISSIMA RC PANTANI

Limited Edition (53CM-available March/April-available to order with 25% deposit)

Marco Pantani claimed victory at the 1998 Giro d’Italia while racing with the iconic number 101. To celebrate this legendary detail, Bianchi is releasing a strictly limited run of only 101 Specialissima RC Pantani models.

Each frame is hand-painted and individually numbered on the upper section of the downtube near the head tube. Every one of these 101 Specialissima bikes includes:

• Bandana: A meticulously recreated version of Pantani’s trademark bandana—famously worn at the start of stages and, as the story goes, cast aside when the real climbing battles began.
• Replica Jersey: Crafted by Santini, this stunning jersey pays tribute to the kit worn by Pantani and his teammates during the 1998 season.

The new-generation Specialissima refuses to compromise, offering the ultimate machine for mountainous terrain and sharp inclines. Its ultra-light, aerodynamically refined frameset and exclusive components help you perform just as impressively on flats and technical descents as on the climbs themselves.

Lightweight:
The top-tier Bianchi Specialissima weighs in at just 6.6 kg (+/–5%). Reaching this impressively low figure required shifting material from the rear to the front of the bike—resulting in extremely slender seat stays and narrower chain stays, paired with a reshaped, more aerodynamic head tube.

Aerodynamics:
Engineered for aerodynamic gains even on milder gradients. Compared to the previous model, the redesigned Specialissima saves a rider producing 200 watts 8.7 seconds on a 10 km climb at 6%. Over a flat 40 km stretch, it saves 31.19 seconds at the same power. For elite climbers riding at 30 km/h on a 6% incline, the updated design reduces required power by 3.6 watts.

Specifications

• Frameset

  1. Frame

     Bianchi Specialissima RC carbon High Modulus, only electronic groupsets, fully internal cable routing, headset Acros ICR, direct mount brakes, BB-PressFit 86.5x41 sizes 47-50-53-55-57-59

  2. Fork

     Bianchi Specialissima RC full Carbon High Modulus aero, integrated head, disc, 1.5 head, 12x100 mm thru axle

  3. Headset

     Acros Acros IS52 Integrated Cable Routing

• Drivetrain

  1. Shifters

     Campagnolo Super Record WRL

  2. Rear Derailleur

     Campagnolo Super Record WRL 13sp

  3. Front Derailleur

     Campagnolo Super Record WRL

  4. Crankset

     Campagnolo Super Record Carbon, 52x36T, Powermeter Crank length: 165 mm (47-50 cm); 170 mm (53-55 cm); 172.5 mm (57-59 cm)

  5. Bottom Bracket

     Campagnolo Quick Tech, Press-Fit 86.5x41

  6. Chain

     Campagnolo Super Record

  7. Cassette

     Campagnolo Super Record, 11-36T

• Brakes

  1. Brakes

     Campagnolo Super Record, Hydraulic disc brake

  2. Brake Levers

     Campagnolo Super Record, included in the shifter

  3. Rotor

     FRONT: Campagnolo 03 AFS 160 mm / REAR: Campagnolo 03 AFS 160 mm

• Wheels

  1. Wheels

     Campagnolo Bora Ultra WTO, profile height 45 mm

  2. Tyre

     Vittoria Corsa Pro 28-622, TLR, G2.0, 320 TPI, Para/Black

• Cockpit

  1. Stem

     Bianchi Reparto Corse integrated handlebar, carbon, for Acros Integrated Cable Routing headset, drop 125 mm, reach 80 mm Size: 90/380 mm (47-50 cm) ; 100/400 mm (53 cm) ; 110/400 mm (55-57 cm); 120/420 mm (59 cm)

  2. Handlebar

     Included in the stem

  3. Grips / Extensions

     Bianchi Arrow premium tape, 2.5 mm thickness, full black

• Saddle

  1. Seatpost Clamp

     Bianchi Custom

  2. Seatpost

     Bianchi Specialissima, full carbon, aero shape, 20 mm offset length: 280 mm (47 cm); 300 mm (50-53 cm); 350 mm (55-59 cm)

  3. Saddle

     Selle Italia Flite Boost Superflow Carbon