Re: [CR]Legnano seatpost binder question

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From: "Eugene Powell" <radfin@SpiritOne.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Legnano seatpost binder question
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 12:15:05 -0800
To: "Aldo Ross" <aldoross4@siscom.net>
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Does anyone have some pics of these?

Thanks

On Jan 25, 2005, at 10:46 AM, Aldo Ross wrote:
> Hi Tom,
>
> There's at least two different designs for Legnano bolts. One is for
> bikes
> without a saw-cut at the lug, the other works for bikes with a saw-cut.
>
> The one you describe is indeed like a Legnano bolt for bikes without a
> saw-cut - the bolt clamps around the seattube.
>
> The other design has a bolt with a cresent cut-out, but without the
> bit that
> slips over the end - the bolt pinches the lug together, which clamps
> the
> seatpost.
>
> At least that's how I remember it.
>
> Regards,
> Aldo Ross
> Blue Ball, Ohio
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Thomas L. Hayes <hayesbikes@nls.net>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 2:16 PM
> Subject: [CR]Legnano seatpost binder question
>
>
>> Could someone please let me know if what I am about to describe fits
>> the
>> description for a seatpost binder bolt for a Legnano that binds in
>> front
> of
>> the seattube?
>>
>> It looks almost like a crank cotter pin: one end has threads on it
>> and the
>> other end has a piece looking like a cotter pin except beveled in way
>> to
> fit
>> next to the seatpost. There is another piece that corresponds in
>> shape
> and
>> size to the end piece on bolt-cotterpin looking piece. This piece,
>> also
>> beveled, slips onto the other piece and then is tightened with a nut.
>> Regardless of whether autthentic or not, it works; that's important.
> Never
>> having taken the oppportunity to examine one, I would like to know
>> whether
>> this piece is the "right" one or a homemade one.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> Cheers.
>>
>> Tom Hayes
>> Chagrin Falls, Ohio
>>
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> Gene Powell Rad Finishes Portland, OR