Updated July 11, 2020 The first part of this article relied primarily on the 335 page parts catalog published by Emilio Bozzi SpA in 1950. As discussed, there was a remarkable similarity in the overall design of steel cranksets for several decades and most people would require a brand engraving to tell one from the […]
First, a very Happy Easter to all my readers who observe this holiday and a special “Buona Pasqua” to my many friends and followers in Italy who have suffered such a tragedy in these past weeks. My heart is heavy with grief to everyone everywhere who have lost family and friends in the pandemic. Let […]
Each week I enjoy receiving queries from readers around the world as to how old or what model is my Legnano. Please keep these emails coming (info@condorino.com) as I enjoy the opportunity to share what I know and also to add new knowledge for the benefit of all Legnano aficionados. Many of your requests are […]
I have had many inquiries from readers about the large number of new-old-stock (nos) Legnano bikes that have been turning up for sale in recent years. The question is, “Are they real or are they reproductions”? Although I have hesitated to offer a definitive answer, I have generally believed them to be the real thing […]
This very special and rare Mod.50 T.S. joins the Legnano Collection with my special thanks to Mario Erlotti of Albignano, Italy. Mario was also responsible for the very fine 1950 Frejus Superleggera that joined the collection in June of 2016. Mille grazie Mario! The Mod.50 was Legnano’s top-of-the-line ‘Sportivo’ model and there are several fine […]
It was August of 2016 that I acquired this original Olmo Super Gentlemen from Italy, and like most of the restoration projects I have undertaken a year passes quickly. The frame refinishing was undertaken by Noah Rosen at Velocolour in a stunning, deep metallic red and as always the workmanship is flawless. More of the […]
This 1961 Gran Premio is just in the process of getting packed up by its current owner in Wilsonville, Oregon before making its way to Toronto via Bikeflights. I haven’t mentioned Bikeflights before on this site as I do not generally make endorsements however they offer a great service that simplifies the shipping process, taking […]
Frejus is one of the big historic Italian brands that was founded by Emmo Gelfi in 1896 and acquired by Emilio Bozzi S.p.A. in 1946, joining the Legnano and Wolsit brands and production. The Campione del Mondo was the top road model for Frejus having won 11 World Championships and counting by 1958. This 1972 […]
Frejus of Torino was founded by Emmo Gelfi in 1896, the same year that Maino and Umberto Dei were founded, two other historic Italian marques, and a decade before the Legnano brand was established. The Gelfi brothers continued to build Frejus bicycles until 1946 when it was purchased by Emilio Bozzi S.p.A. adding the Frejus […]
What else would one want to do on a cold January day in Canada? I often get requests for information on refinishing a Legnano frame, so with one about to go off to Noah Rosen at Velocolour I decided to carefully document the box lining and decal placement dimensions for this 1963 Roma Olimpiade. With […]
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