PANTABIKE / PANTALABIO
FAQ
PantaBike serves to sell or buy bicycles, individual parts, or other materials?
No, Pantabike is neither an online sales site, nor a site for the buying and selling of individual parts, spare parts, or any other material; Pantabike has the sole purpose of historical research and dissemination free of charge.
Are the photographs and documents contained in PantaBike in the public domain and freely copyable and usable?
No, the photographs and documents contained in PantaBike are NOT in the public domain and are NOT freely copyable and usable. The material belongs to PantaBike or Pantabike has permission to publish it from the rightful owners.
I believe I am the author of a photograph included on the website or the owner of a piece or a bicycle visible in the photo: is it possible?
PantaBike takes utmost care to respect and protect copyright rights, however, the volume of data to be processed to continually improve historical research may lead us to inadvertently make errors: in this case, PantaBike is always available to be contacted by rights holders to potentially remove unauthorized photos or data.
PantaBike is a historical registry of bicycles.
No, PantaBike is NOT a historical cycle registry: we can receive and publish photos of bicycles and other parts for informational purposes, but we do not certify either the legitimate ownership or the originality.
Could the PantaBike website contain incorrect historical or technical data?
Yes, it is possible: the PantaBike website is by its nature always under construction because its purpose is precisely to refine the historical research on Pirate bicycles, so over time everything is corrected and improved thanks to the contribution of all enthusiasts.
Is it possible to use PantaBike for conducting economic evaluations of bicycles or parts thereof, or to be cited as proof of authenticity or parameter in the context of appraisals or transactions?
No, it is strongly advised against using PantaBike for conducting economic evaluations of bicycles or bicycle parts, or being cited as proof of authenticity or parameter in the context of appraisals or transactions. It is advisable to rely on an expert in the field who can assess in person. PantaBike's sole purpose is historical research and general dissemination.
I think I saw on a photo on the PantaBike website a bicycle or a component that might have been stolen: is it possible? What should I do?
While PantaBike endeavors to control the origin of the photographs and data published, it cannot continuously track the fate of the bicycles and components depicted therein, and of course, these may be subject to legitimate changes of ownership, as well as thefts. In case of observation or suspicion, our priority is to immediately notify the relevant authorities.
PantaBike is recognized by the Pantani Foundation?
Yes, PantaBike is an entity owned by the Pantani Foundation.
Besides bicycles, does PantaBike deal with memorabilia or other aspects of Marco Pantani's history?
PantaBike is exclusively dedicated to reconstructing the history of Marco Pantani's bicycles. This naturally involves the parallel study of his sporting career, but solely in relation to the bicycles used.
The information and historical reconstructions are the result of careful studies and research of evidence and testimonies?
Yes, the information and historical reconstructions are the result of careful studies and research of evidence and testimonies by many enthusiasts and experts who critically engage and constantly seek to improve common knowledge. This work is not free from errors, omissions, and inaccuracies, but it is in constant evolution and, over time, progressively refined.
Are the bicycles shown on the Pantabike website the original ones used by Marco Pantani during his career?
No, these are replicas. In the case of original bicycles, Pantabike will clearly indicate this in the photo caption. Marco Pantani's bicycles can be admired at the Spazio Pantani museum in Cesenatico, where Pantabike itself studies and participates in their preservation. Pantalabio is designed to also compare original bicycles or parts of them, with the aim of providing the most reliable reference parameters possible in the creation of replicas.