Re: [CR] Barn find Legnano

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From: "Andrew R Stewart" <onetenth@earthlink.net>
To: "Mike Rathwell" <mikkrat@hotmail.com>, "classic" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 19:51:45 -0400
Subject: Re: [CR] Barn find Legnano


Mike- There are more experienced Legnano guys on the list then I but they will also ask for photos. So can you upload photos to a Flicker or somewhat and post a link?


----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Rathwell
To: classic
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 7:17 PM
Subject: [CR] Barn find Legnano



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> Hello List.
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> Fairly new so please forgive me if this info is readily available. I would
> like to find out if my "find" is a completely original bike.
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> Picked up a Legnano "Roma" (late sixties i think?). The rear NR derailleur
> is marked patent but no year....so what year is it? I would like to know
> if the derailleur is original to the rest of the bike.
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> The rims do not match but are built with high flange campy hubs. To get
> things to match and be period correct what brand of rims would be the
> right vintage to go with the rest of this bike? Rear is Fiamme and the
> front Nisi moncalieri.
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> Also, the freewheel is regina g.s. course. Would that freewheel be time
> period correct.
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> Most other parts are campy, stamped Legnano stem, I.T.T bars.
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> Thanks to those experts that can share their knowledge.
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> Mike Rathwell
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> Waterford Ont., Canada
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