I have one of each type, though I'm not sure either is complete or original. I'll dig around and see what I come up with. Any pics so I've got a better idea what I'm looking for.............
On Feb 1, 2005, at 7:00 PM, Aldo Ross wrote:
> Some centerpull-equipped Legnano bikes have a threaded stud brazed to
> the back of the seat lug, and a special cable anchor/hanger made to
> bolt onto this stud.
>
> Others used a hanger attached to a clamp which fit around the seatpost
> just above where it goes into the frame.
>
> I can send pics of the first version, if required.
>
> Aldo Ross
> Blue Ball, Ohio
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas L. Hayes"
> <hayesbikes@nls.net>
> To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 11:10 PM
> Subject: [CR]Another legnano question
>
>
> On Legnanos with the seatbinder in front of the seattube, how does one
> hook up rear centerpull brakes? There is no bridge with a rear brake
> cable stop between the chainstays.
>
> I realize one could hook up sidepulls, but this particular bike came
> with centerpull brakes, a seatbinder cable housing hanger stop (it
> doesn't fit around the seattube). The brakes had been removed from
> the bike when I received it, so I do not know whether these brakes
> were thrown in and the seller did not consider the problem, indicating
> that it probably had sidepulls on it from the get-go.
>
> I have a set of Universal sidepulls that would work, but I would like
> to know if any have solved this problem or whether there is special
> rear brake cable stop for Legnanos or whether these Legnanos came with
> sidepulls.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Tom Hayes
> Chagrin Falls, Ohio
> P.S: Still looking for someone possibly to pick up and ship a bike in
> the Pasadena, CA, area.
>
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Gene Powell
Rad Finishes
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