The question now is what do I do with the bike? The Italian Bozzi family has once again moved ahead to revitalize the historic The history of Italian bicycles starts with the “L” of In 1908, an Italian businessman, Emilio Bozzi, has established the Soon after the establishment, they renamed the company Legnano (the name of Bozzi’s hometownThe turning point came in 1924, when fascism took an interest in championship cycling and issued an imperative order that all Italian cyclists will only race on Italian bicycles. Does all this make sense to you? Until 1942 Gino and Fausto run side by side in Legnano grinding successes against all their opponents. By the end of the 1950s all Frejus production was being undertaken at the Legnano factory in Milan at Corso Genova, 9. Other victories of Binda include the Italian Championships (four times), and Milan – San Remo (twice).The only races missing from his palmarès were the World Hour record and Tour de France, though they wasn’t for want of trying. In addition, he placed third in 1929. It seems to me it is more valuable in this state than being a candidate for a restoration and destroying the patina, etc. After his disappearance, the family does not intend to take over the farm, which after a period of ups and downs in 1987 was sold to White, longtime rival.Eventually both the Bianchi and Legnano brands were acquired by the multinational Cycleurope Group, who decided to maintain the tradition of the Bianchi brand at the expense of the Legnano brand that was relegated to low-level economic production. I was wandering around CL and came across and ad for a Legnano that was just posted. Through the ‘pop era’ of the mid-70s, Legnano joined the fashion trend of many bike manufacturers, painting Gran Premio models in shades of metallic turquoise and metallic tangerine not unlike and very complimentary to the ‘lizard yellow’ color.I wish to send you pictures of the front fork once the bike arrives to determine if it is original to the bike. And Legnano bikes up to the 70’s were usually fitted with components from Campagnolo (derailleurs and shifters), Ambrosio (handlebars & stembs), Magistroni (headsets & bottom brackets), Universal (brakes), Regina (freewheels and chains), Way-Assauto (Pedals), Fiamme and of course Pirelli (tires & tubes).Roma models were often fitted with Brooks B17 saddles (English) and the 1952 catalog offers a model of the Roma with Simplex (French) derailleurs and hubs and also a Gran Premio model with the same Simplex components. It was ridden daily but with early Dura Ace and other brands of components, however the frame and fork are original. Should the fork have a logo or brand inscribed in it? Some time after the Great War (possibly in 1932) the firm was purchased by the owner of the Wolsit and Frejus marques, Emilio Bozzi. Emilio Bozzi establishes the Legnano cycling team, one of the most successful teams in the history of competitive cycling. Jeff Swapping the parts over from the Raleigh Pro to the Legnano frame may not be a true restoration however it should make for a very nice build and a great ride. The history of Italian bicycles starts with the “L” of Legnano. It is one of the reasons that I provide a blueprint of each of the Legnano bikes on this blog in the event someone wants to know what is correct to the model and year.
The best way for me to comment on your strategy would be to send me a few pics of each bike when they arrive. You could find used components that are from 60’s and perhaps early 70’s (as components were not changing up nearly as quickly as they are today), put the bike together and enjoy riding it!2.
After WWI, the company was bought by Emilio Bozzi, who also owned the Frejus & Wolsit brands. Again, send me a few pics when they arrive and I will pass along a few more thoughts.The unknown Premio is #ER6617, which makes it older than the Roma by a year or two (1960?).
In the late 1970s or early 1980s, t he brand was sold/licensed to Bianchi and included sponsorship of a Pro team lead by Maurizio Fondriest. Achetez en toute sécurité et au meilleur prix sur eBay, la livraison est rapide. Dial in to eBay and eBay Italia and begin to source the correct parts one by one. 30??? Abstinence from the podium lasts until 1956. The first is the 1962 Roma in black and need of much work as only the frame is Legnano. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Since 1902 the name Legnano has meant quality, reliability and style in the production of bicycles. The number is horizontal across the seat tube. Legnano Motorcycles & Mopeds. Reply. Following a lengthy legal challenge in 2008, an Italian court awarded the rights to the Legnano brand to the heirs of Emilio Bozzi. Thanks, JeffYes, you are generally correct that Italian bike brands were loyal to their Italian component manufacturers. The new Legnano models were introduced in September 2013 at ExpoBici. Best regards. Looking forward to hearing more of the story. It won’t be my parts bike as it is too valuable as it sits. The first model produced is called Aurora. The Legnano brand became so famous worldwide. Afterwards, Bozzi teams up with Franco Tosi, a businessman from Legnano, who was looking … At that time he began to be felt the rivalry with Bianchi. It is said that Alfredo Binda drew the first sketch of the new Legnano brand.Alfredo Binda proves to be a real investment for Bozzi: he was an excellent time trialist, a superlative climber, and held world records for 10, 20 and 50 km on the track. He won the Giro a record five times in 1925, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1933 (1933 was also the first year the Giro held a “King of the Mountains” competition, which Binda won too); he also won the Giro di Lombardia in 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931. I assume this is a Grand Premio. The history of Italian bicycles […] (The five white bands with black and gold borders are added to the paint scheme for the Tipo Roma model (and later the Gran Premio model) along with the Legnano down tube logo painted in red and white using a simple mask or template. Alfredo started to work as a plasterer, and supported by his aunt, enrolled at both the local technical college and the local bike club.
The best way for me to comment on your strategy would be to send me a few pics of each bike when they arrive. You could find used components that are from 60’s and perhaps early 70’s (as components were not changing up nearly as quickly as they are today), put the bike together and enjoy riding it!2.
After WWI, the company was bought by Emilio Bozzi, who also owned the Frejus & Wolsit brands. Again, send me a few pics when they arrive and I will pass along a few more thoughts.The unknown Premio is #ER6617, which makes it older than the Roma by a year or two (1960?).
In the late 1970s or early 1980s, t he brand was sold/licensed to Bianchi and included sponsorship of a Pro team lead by Maurizio Fondriest. Achetez en toute sécurité et au meilleur prix sur eBay, la livraison est rapide. Dial in to eBay and eBay Italia and begin to source the correct parts one by one. 30??? Abstinence from the podium lasts until 1956. The first is the 1962 Roma in black and need of much work as only the frame is Legnano. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Since 1902 the name Legnano has meant quality, reliability and style in the production of bicycles. The number is horizontal across the seat tube. Legnano Motorcycles & Mopeds. Reply. Following a lengthy legal challenge in 2008, an Italian court awarded the rights to the Legnano brand to the heirs of Emilio Bozzi. Thanks, JeffYes, you are generally correct that Italian bike brands were loyal to their Italian component manufacturers. The new Legnano models were introduced in September 2013 at ExpoBici. Best regards. Looking forward to hearing more of the story. It won’t be my parts bike as it is too valuable as it sits. The first model produced is called Aurora. The Legnano brand became so famous worldwide. Afterwards, Bozzi teams up with Franco Tosi, a businessman from Legnano, who was looking … At that time he began to be felt the rivalry with Bianchi. It is said that Alfredo Binda drew the first sketch of the new Legnano brand.Alfredo Binda proves to be a real investment for Bozzi: he was an excellent time trialist, a superlative climber, and held world records for 10, 20 and 50 km on the track. He won the Giro a record five times in 1925, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1933 (1933 was also the first year the Giro held a “King of the Mountains” competition, which Binda won too); he also won the Giro di Lombardia in 1925, 1926, 1927 and 1931. I assume this is a Grand Premio. The history of Italian bicycles […] (The five white bands with black and gold borders are added to the paint scheme for the Tipo Roma model (and later the Gran Premio model) along with the Legnano down tube logo painted in red and white using a simple mask or template. Alfredo started to work as a plasterer, and supported by his aunt, enrolled at both the local technical college and the local bike club.