Emergency bike frame rescue - your input needed!!!

I wonder now many of these bikes are around in the "fancy colour scheme". I like the restauration of "the other history", because it is usually ignored.Although I have to admit, that the orange rims are a bit over the top...

Keep it original - blue and chrome. It is what it is. You’re rebuilding it because of its history, and that’s a large part of your interest in the bike. But well done for finding the frame and restoring it. And, unlike a lot of the other frames you’ve showcased, this one is your size and it will be a brilliant ride! Cheers - always enjoy the channel.

только синий и хромированная вилка

Blue,orange,white!!!!

Blue,orange,white!!!!

Blue/orange/white. Will look amazing. That's my vote :)

Dan, Keep it original, you can't go wrong or you will get pelters from the vintage mafia

Blue and chrome no question

If the seller knew it was a Pegoretti build,it would have gone for big money

I vote blue, not cause of the history but I didn’t like the orange. Blue and chrome would look great.

Hard decision to make here! The blue/orange/white scheme really looks good but since this was an actual team frame I would go with the blue/chrome as it was originally. While that design was quite conservative it is also quite elegant so you can't really lose either way. That was some cruel treatment of a Pegoretti frame!

I'd go for the blue, much nicer.

Dan it has to be the `98 Asics CGA Blue/Orange/White with chrome forks and orange FIR rims., that such a lovely paint job, it would make the bike look great & more important than it actually is!

Well, here’s my opinion that many would disagree with. The paint is only original once. Given this can’t be saved/restored and needs to be removed - it’s not going to be ‘original’ anymore. Go with what you’d prefer, the 98 paint scheme with blue, orange and white. It’ll be awesome either way, and you’re saving another steel frame. Look forward to seeing this project!

To as it should be always, no fudging.

The intrinsic value of the original paint is long gone thanks to others. I would go with what you prefer…the fade. Me personally, I would go with the blue and chrome but only because that is what I prefer. Good luck on the restoration.

I like the blue with chrome fork best but it's your bike. I'm sure it'll be awesome whatever you decide to do. It'll probably ride super sweet too!

Blue, but for a different set of reasons. You won't have to explain or make excuses. Plus it's about the honesty of the restoration. A straight blue paint plan makes no excuses and isn't trying to be something it never was. It has the dignity and honesty to be just what it was. If it were a counterfeit, or just any old bike, then yah, go ahead. But it has a pedigree. Stick to it.

Original…

The more original the better save the clone paint job for a non team bike

Stick to the history of the bike!
Restore it to how it looked when it raced!

Your bike, your call. However, I would be inclined to keep it original as a historical Show bike. If it is just one in the stable, the go with what brings you joy!
I cannot wait to see the end result. Have fun.

Hey Dan great and interesting acquisition.Can’t go wrong with a Pegoretti. frame.
I think I would keep in blue and chrome.
I’m definitely looking forward to a road review after completion.
All the best!

Put it back to original - blue with chrome forks. Much cooler than the blue/orange/white.

Blue and chrome!!!!

Can you please tell me where you got the Steven Roche Carrera jersey.

After all the paint disaster the frameset went through, i think it would desereve to get the original paintscheme back to prevent it becoming schizophrenic.

Original scheme Dan. I think it looks classier and will better reflect the craftsmanship of Dario’s work.

My vote is for the original blue with chrome forks.

Got to be back to blue.

Original colour. Otherwise the owner in 2124 will be confused.

Cracker, I'd go with the blue/orange

The '98 colours are more visually appealing. If it was still blue I'd vote to retain the '97 scheme. One thing's for sure no-one is going to appreciate that frame in its current state!

Original blue with chrome forks

Living in Cambridge, this is how you paint a bike so its still there when you get back to it!

Original blue with chrome.

Keep it real and accurate with its history. I like the second colour option best but keep it Team Blue. Cheers from Canada

Back to the original colours would be my choice.

Go fade. 👍

My vote, blue frame, chrome fork. Question, any other chrome bits, e.g. chain stays, seat stays?

My vote is for blue with chrome forks - classy look.

Just like with classic cars…original.

cool it up!

Blue/orange/white!
Pleeease Dan!😅
Greetings from Croatia from Kris 😎

If you trust your research, return it to exactly what it was.

Blue with chrome.

best option is that you pass that bike to me :)

There is only once original color/bike and anything after is just imitation.
By your comment is clear that you dont like "original" paint and you should paint/build it in any style that you like and would make you to want to ride that bike more ....
Before all that effort and money i would build it as is and decide if and how much i like the bike .

How about some forensic paint layer stripping, see if you can identify its original colour scheme? Im not talking painstakingly removing each layer, just go at it at a couple of points on front, centre and rear to see if it was one or more original colours. Could make for some short extended vids and uncovering the truth. You never know what good surprises may lay in store.
Enjoy this project mate😉

Dearie me, some people shouldn’t be allowed near a bike with paint 🤦🏼‍♂️ IMHO, any bike with a rich history should go back it original, without doubt, so blue & chrome for sure 👍🏼

Always original if possible in my opinion