A writer in Montevideo sent me these photos of a Gran Premio frame that he discovered in the basement of a local bike shop. Still wrapped in the original protective paper, this Legnano was resting for more than 50 years before it saw the light in 2016. Great to see the original ‘verniciatura trasparente verde’ […]
This well maintained Frejus Professional has joined the collection with my thanks to Craig Smith of Casper, Wyoming. Craig is the original owner of this bike and he told me it was purchased from Oscar Waystyn Cycles in Chicago that remains in operation on Fullerton Avenue after four generations. Oscar Sr. was the son of Emil, a […]
At some point in 1966 Legnano discontinued the alphanumeric serial numbers that were stamped on the seat lug (photo below) starting in 1939 and on the front of the head lugs going back to 1920. Perhaps the practice was tied to inventory control, accounting and tax law in Italy at the time? It gives me […]
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