Good morning everyone.

I hope all is well.

I have a early 90s Falcon road bike that I bought new lugged 531 frame and fork. the model is the competitor 105 (was equipped 105) anyway Im planning on bringing the frame back to life as a road bike but all I have left are the original brakes and the wheels.

my main question is the finish , there is a very long scratch on the top tube, the fork has a fair amount of chips and the paint near the drop out on both sides is gone. the chain stays have seen better days , lots of chips and scratches. decals are mostly intact.

the seat tube FALCON decal is faded the falcon head looks more like a ghost, the Made in England on the top of the head tube says made in Eng. the model Name is fully intact and the "Hand made in England" decals on the seat stays are intact. 531 frame and fork decals are good.

this is not a collectable as I can see so

1) leave it alone then I'm compelled to find 105 for it, cuz of the model Name.ill have to try and touch up bad spots .

2) sand blast it clean ( I have sandblaster at work) and have my friend professionally powder coat it then get new lettering made up and perhaps find some 531 decals for it.

your thoughts please

have a great day

"John"