When I come across a bicycle in it’s original condition and well preserved after 50 or 60 years it brings a huge smile to my face. And I think to myself, whoever owns this bicycle is a respectful person. He or she cares about their life and that makes me think they also care about […]
Updated August 30, 2020 It has been my understanding that offshore products in Argentina have always been expensive due to high import tariffs, currency manipulation along with the shipping costs to that part of the world. So it came as somewhat of a surprise to find so many Legnano bicycles and enthusiasts in Buenos Aires […]
The almost daily rewards I receive in compiling this website are the wonderful letters and inquiries from Legnano enthusiasts around the world. This week I received some kind words along with photographs of a fantastic 1965 Legnano Mod.53 Mezza Corsa that has been beautifully conserved by Paul Esse in Italy. Much attention is given to […]
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’ […]
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 […]
The Gran Premio was Legnano’s second-tier ‘corsa’ model, that to the best of my knowledge, was released in late 1958 or early 1959 coinciding most likely with the large end-of-year bike shows in Italy. The Gran Premio isn’t drastically different from the Roma Olimpiade that had a slightly lighter frame weight by approx. 0.5kg (approx. […]
Another interesting Legnano courtesy of Federico Brozzi from the city of Parma in Italy. It is sometimes the case that Legnano city bikes or Sportivo models have been refinished and refitted as road bikes. Many times this is to the preference of the owner and regrettably at other times it is for the purpose of […]
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 been back and forth these past few weeks with a fellow enthusiast discussing the correct decals for a 1949 Tipo Roma. As we are making some headway on that topic I thought it worth sharing what has been learned. The query began with this rather unique seat tube decal that by all accounts […]
Something that I haven’t written about are freewheels, and specifically Regina freewheels that were the factory fitting on the Gran Premio, Roma Olimpiade and most other Legnano models with multiple gearing. And unlike the history of many other components, Mr. Google hasn’t been able to come up with much in the way of a definitive […]
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