Originally Posted by
RoadWearier
What should I do about the paint? I can't decide which bike to get....yarrgh...damn first world problems!
Remove the rust and use touch-up paint over primer. The goal is just to get close with the color but it is mainly to protect the frame material. Maybe one day you'll want to do a refinish? If it is in good shape and you like the fit, that might be a future goal.