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 […]
Please see the most recent update here on the two-digit production numbers: The two numbers stamped on the back or right side of the seat lug on Legnano frames produced after 1966 were not serial numbers and by no means should they be confused with ‘team bikes’ or representative of the year the frame […]
This 1954 Tipo Roma is just a few days away from arriving in Toronto with my special thanks to Courtney Manchester of West Hartford, Connecticut. This well maintained Legnano belonged to her late father, it was a enjoyed by him for many, many years and it is a privilege to include it in the collection. […]
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 […]
This old FNI saddle came fitted on the 1946 Legnano Tipo Roma that is in the collection. It was a brand unfamiliar to me and I have always been a little sceptical of its history, particularly if it is original to this 1946 Legnano, as Bozzi SpA was partial to Brooks on the top road […]
I often receive inquiries regarding factory-correct components for both the Roma and Gran Premio road bikes that sat one-two respectively in the Legnano model hierarchy. I wasn’t far into this collection before I also became interested in what differentiated the two frames given that most of the detailing between the two is pretty much the […]
Posted March 3, 2018. This 1959 Gran Premio is one of those rare finds that has remained unaltered for almost 60 years. During the winter I received an email from Craig and Tina Davis of Bolton, Ontario with a few questions about this Legano and an invitation to come and have a look at the […]
Updated September 11, 2022 Synopsis. For those that don’t care to read the complete article that follows, here is brief pictorial summary of Fiamme rims through the years. Noting that the dates presented are reasonable approximations, however they are not definitive in the absence of company records. 1934 to 1940 Road rim. Note the French patent […]
The last bike. I wonder how many times we have all said that to ourselves as the basement or garage finds space for yet another bike and we begin to contemplate the next build. As far as the Legnano collection goes, I am sure it will not be the last project on the list. On […]
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 […]
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