Miguel Indurain’s Pegorello for sale

[colker]

That bike being sold is obviously different from the Pegoretti built which a had a Freuler type geometry w/ extensions on the head and seat tube above the top tube.
I thought everybody would notice that already at post #1.
The fork also looks like something from an Asolo...

It could be INdurain´s. It could be Pegoretti but it´s not the bike INdurain is riding in all of the known pictures.

[dave thompson]

In the pic of Indurain riding his bike, what’s he doing/operating with his left hand?

[PNW]

Originally Posted by dave thompson

In the pic of Indurain riding his bike, what’s he doing/operating with his left hand?

He's shifting to the big ring.

[dave thompson]

Thanks, I’m not all familiar with Campy.

[54ny77]

amazing how his rep just seems to grow better with age.

it was totally natural for someone of his size and stature to win grand tours and climb with the best of 'em.

it's that iberian jamon, i tell ya!

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by saab2000

Those levers are also incorrect. They were true first generation Ergo levers. I had some and they were cool but rapidly evolved into better, and way lighter levers.

In 1992, Big Mig used DT shifters..1993, second gen ERGO..never used the very first gen ERGO, AFAIK, at least can't find a pic of it.

[Matthew]

Of course it's legit. He signed the bike!!! It's on the internet, it has to be real.

[Lionel]

$22K, lol.

[colker]

Originally Posted by Lionel

$22K, lol.

That´s an expensive decal.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by colker

That´s an expensive decal.

I’m guessing the frame/fork are probably legit..then somebody put on pretty close, period correct, stuff but the guy is dreaming at $22k..

[colker]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I’m guessing the frame/fork are probably legit..then somebody put on pretty close, period correct, stuff but the guy is dreaming at $22k..

All the pics i see from Miguel on Banesto and he is on a Dario frame which looks very different.
The one being auctioned also has a fork w/ a very different crown. Looks like a fork from the Asolo which is a lower end frameset.
It may be his frameset but not the ones that appear on the glorious pics of Miguel.

[GregL]

This bikeradar article may explain some of the discrepancies noted by posters in this thread. Excerpt:

"1994 would be the last year the Tour de France was won on a steel bike, this time an Oria-tubed, TIG-welded machine badged as a Pinarello but rumored to have been made under contract by legendary Italian builder Dario Pegoretti. According to Pinarello, Indurain always rode a 59cm-square frame geometry, but this particular version boasted a top tube that was dropped by 2cm to create a smaller and more compact front triangle, the aim being increased stiffness.

There were also an extra 2cm of headset spacers to accommodate Indurain's slightly more upright position, which Pinarello said he faithfully maintained across the 15 years he rode for the brand. Indurain rode the same bike, shown below, in 1993. Claimed weight was about 9kg (19.8lb).

Indurain's 1992 Pinarello was also steel, but this one featured lugged construction that was more common at the time."

Greg

[jet sanchez]

I've never seen Indurain on such a large frame, I always figured he rode about a 58

Caveat emptor

[Fivethumbs]

I found this photo of Indurain in May 1992 issue of Winning Magazine. It depicts Indurain at the 1992 Paris-Nice. The bike looks similar to what's being offered for sale albeit with different bars.

[timsmcm]

Man that cat was strong. One of the greatest cycle motors of all times. Loved to watch him race.