PINARELLO Banesto M.Indurain replica, made by Dario Pegoretti (1994/95) – SOLD

Dario Pegoretti (18 January 1956 – 23 August 2018) was an Italian frame builder, out of Trento, in the Dolomites, Italy, and then later  in Verona, Italy. He was widely considered to be one of the great contemporary steel and aluminum bicycle frame builders and a pioneer of lugless TIG welded frames. Pegoretti started to build frames back in 1975 apprenticed with master builder Luigi Milani, who was his father in law. They were a great friends and partners, they build frames for legendary road racers like Indurain, Pantani, Cipollini, Roche, Battaglin, Chiappucci, Tafi, Fondriest and many others. When his father-in-law passed away in the ’90s, Dario continued on, building as a contractor for various brands, also for Pinarello Reparto Corse (racing department). Later Giorgio Andretta convinced him to venture into producing frames with his own name on them. Thus, the Pegoretti brand began, and he’s been building his own frames ever since.

In 1990, Spanish bank Banesto took over as the main sponsor of the team from Reynolds and they create one of the strongest teams back then with Delgado  and Indurain as there team leaaders. Over the following years, Indurain rose to become a dominator Grand Tours, winning five editions of the Tour de France (’91, ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95) and two editions of the Giro d’Italia (’92 nad ’93). Dario Pegoretti was responsible for Banesto’s racing bikes, working for Pinarello, as their contractor for their very high-end bikes. From 1993, their frames were  TIG welded, made of Dedacciai 18MCDV6HT or Oria ML34 steel tubing and build with Campagnolo Record groupsets.

PINARELLO Banesto used by Indurain (made by Pegoretti)

Here we are presenting this iconic Pinarello Banesto steel machine, made by master framebuilder Dario Pegoretti.  The frame is work of art, shinning in Banesto paintjob, made of Dedacciai / Oria steel tubing, featuring the perfection and attention to details to providing the best performance you might expect from mid 1990s racing machine. Many special touches spotted on the frame like fork crown, rear brake bridge, front derailleur braze on pin, drop-outs, bottom bracket shell, all marked with Pinarello sign or logo. Only the best parts are good enough for this eye-catching beauty: Campagnolo Record 8s groupset, iconic Campagnolo Shamal wheels, ITM cockpit, Selle Italia Turbomatic saddle. No much words needed. Perfect Indurain replica.

Nice catch for vintage bike collector.

Frame & Fork: Pinarello Banestoby Pegoretti, Dedacciai 18MCDV6HT / Oria ML34

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 61 cm

-top tube (c-c): 58 cm

-headset tube: 17.2 cm

-standover: 84 cm

Wheelset: Campagnolo Shamal

Crankset: Campagnolo Record (53/39)

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 8s

Headset: Campagnolo Record

Levers: Campagnolo Record Ergopower 8s

Brakes: Campagnolo Record

Cassette: Campagnolo Record 8s

Stem: ITM (130 mm)

Handlebar: ITM

Seat: Selle Italia Turbomatic

Pedals: Time

Handlebar Tape: White, leather (original)

Condition: Used, but good condition. No cracks, no dents, not bent. . Groupset and other components are in good condition and works fine.

Year: 1994/95

Price: SOLD (January 2022)