Legnano was a very well known brand. The racing heyday of the company was in the 1930s and 1940s. This maker was a rival of Bianchi. This brand is very well known so even a city bike is collectable. Try not to change any parts that were original. I have worked on a few similar looking road and track bikes that customers raced in their teens. circa 1960.
Hi, I’m new to vintage bicycles. I recently inherited this Legnano with a decal that reads Mod.50 and a serial number FF1905. This bicycle belonged to my uncle who passed away in July 1966 at age 17. Before that, the Legnano was purchased in Northern Italy and brought to New York City probably before the fall of 1965. Another uncle kept it in climate controlled storage in his apartment building until I inherited it a few weeks ago. Most of the bike is original, but rims and tires seem to have been changed at some point. Please let me know if you see any other parts that are not native to Legnano.
I have not tried to ride it yet, but the bell works, and one set of brakes seems to work. The pedals turn the wheels. I was wondering if this community could help me identify any information about this bike including the approximate year, value, ways to restore it, etc. I thank you in advance for your help.
n0_use_for_a_name on
Note the seat post bolt location…very unique to Legnano bikes for it to be in front of the seat tube like that.
OttawaPerson5050 on
Beautiful. Please stop the damage and replace the chain lock please. Enjoy!
Comfortable_Job_1903 on
This bike is so cool.
maelmare on
I have one vintage bike and it’s a 1974 legnano. I love mine… great bike.
Woodsman405 on
I want to know more about the headlight…if that’s what it is?
spike on
It’s an unusual bike, because Legnano made high-end racing bikes, and then made these bikes for everyday use, but with the same attention to quality, just using more modest components. In that sense it’s a remarkable survivor from a bygone era.
I’m curious about the yellow label I can barely see on the seat tube, right below the bolt that tightened the seat in place. What does it say? It might give us a clue as to the type of tubing used. It’s a classic bike, but not in the way most people think of them these days.
That machine is absolutely beautiful. You should make it rideable and use it. Take it to a good local bike shop and ask them to take a look and advise on tires and whatnot. I bet every employee will come out to marvel at it. Near museum quality piece.
txirrindularia on
The head badges are pretty cool if i remember
structuralist_jazz on
Beautiful bike! I don’t think that bike should be living outside so hopefully you find a place to keep it. Maybe a friend has space?
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Legnano was a very well known brand. The racing heyday of the company was in the 1930s and 1940s. This maker was a rival of Bianchi. This brand is very well known so even a city bike is collectable. Try not to change any parts that were original. I have worked on a few similar looking road and track bikes that customers raced in their teens. circa 1960.
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Hi, I’m new to vintage bicycles. I recently inherited this Legnano with a decal that reads Mod.50 and a serial number FF1905. This bicycle belonged to my uncle who passed away in July 1966 at age 17. Before that, the Legnano was purchased in Northern Italy and brought to New York City probably before the fall of 1965. Another uncle kept it in climate controlled storage in his apartment building until I inherited it a few weeks ago. Most of the bike is original, but rims and tires seem to have been changed at some point. Please let me know if you see any other parts that are not native to Legnano.
I have not tried to ride it yet, but the bell works, and one set of brakes seems to work. The pedals turn the wheels. I was wondering if this community could help me identify any information about this bike including the approximate year, value, ways to restore it, etc. I thank you in advance for your help.
Note the seat post bolt location…very unique to Legnano bikes for it to be in front of the seat tube like that.
Beautiful. Please stop the damage and replace the chain lock please. Enjoy!
This bike is so cool.
I have one vintage bike and it’s a 1974 legnano. I love mine… great bike.
I want to know more about the headlight…if that’s what it is?
It’s an unusual bike, because Legnano made high-end racing bikes, and then made these bikes for everyday use, but with the same attention to quality, just using more modest components. In that sense it’s a remarkable survivor from a bygone era.
I’m curious about the yellow label I can barely see on the seat tube, right below the bolt that tightened the seat in place. What does it say? It might give us a clue as to the type of tubing used. It’s a classic bike, but not in the way most people think of them these days.
Great find.
I acquired a 1969 Gran Premio last fall.
There’s good information here:
https://condorino.com/collection-overview/
That machine is absolutely beautiful. You should make it rideable and use it. Take it to a good local bike shop and ask them to take a look and advise on tires and whatnot. I bet every employee will come out to marvel at it. Near museum quality piece.
The head badges are pretty cool if i remember
Beautiful bike! I don’t think that bike should be living outside so hopefully you find a place to keep it. Maybe a friend has space?