For the 40th anniversary of the Gran Fondo Nove Colli, the largest granfondo in Italy, Rossin has created a limited edition bicycle. The Gran Fondo Nove Colli will have 12,000 riders this year at the start on May 23rd in Cesenatico, home of Marco Pantani.
The Rossin Nove Colli bicycle will be limited to 40 copies. It is the top of Rossin model range in black and gold with special graphics. The components are Shimano Dura Ace, Selle Italy SLR Carbon saddle and a choice of two wheelsets: Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels or optionally the the Dura Ace 7850 C50 high profile wheels in carbon.
Prices: 4,600 euros with Mavic wheels; 6,400 euros with Dura Ace carbon wheels.
To order: call Gruppo bici srl in Italy at 0547-300170.
By the way, there is now a Marco Pantani museum, the Spazio Pantani, in Cesenatico.
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