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What makes this 1994 Indurain Banesto Bike Special?
This 1994 Indurain team Banesto bike was never going to break tradition by using anything else than Italian finishing components. Campagnolo shifters, brakes and drivetrain components are present, all 8-speed C Record Group bits.
How much does a Banesto frame weigh?
Indurain’s Pinarello Banesto was a 59cm frame and even in race trim, it rolled to the front of the peloton at a substantial 10.2kg. Pinarello has a tremendous steel frame product legacy, but for the team Banesto frames, they used a subcontractor without peer.
How much does a Banesto Pinarello cost?
However, the average cycling memorabilia collector shouldn’t get too excited: the Banesto branded Pinarello has a starting price of $74,999 (approximately £46,700). The bike in question was used by the Spanish rider for the first half of the 1992 season until it was replaced for that year’s Giro d’Italia in May, but held onto by Indurain.
Who made the bikes for the Banesto team?
The bikes for the Banesto Team were traditionally made by Pinarello – with a short break where the Spanish brand Razesa delivered the frames. Within the brand of Pinarello from a certain point on it was one specific man who took care of those frames: Dario Pegoretti.
How much does an Indurain reserve bike cost?
Reserve is $59,000 and for that money you buy a bike with flawless credentials. Indurain used four Pinarello Banesto frames in his 1994 Tour de France campaign and the bike being offered for sale is one of those. It has specific provenance markings and Indurain’s signature on the top tube.
What bike did Miguel Indurain ride in the 1994 tour?
Big Mig’s 1994 Tour de France Pinarello Banesto, celebrates the peak of steel racing frames At the peak of Miguel Indurain’s career, he rode a Pinarello Banesto steel race bike with impeccable Italian heritage. The Spanish Grand Tour-winning legend was an unusually tall and powerfully built rider, capable of producing huge wattages.