Legnano Mizar?
07-24-11, 11:09 AM
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Legnano Mizar?
Just found this on eBay, but I couldn't find anything about this model (Legnano "Mizar") on bikeforums or elsewhere. The model name could be a mistake on the part of the seller...
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1200
I've asked the seller, but haven't heard back yet. Any Legnano experts out there who can weigh in on this mystery? Thanks!
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1200
I've asked the seller, but haven't heard back yet. Any Legnano experts out there who can weigh in on this mystery? Thanks!
07-24-11, 12:22 PM
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1990s bike: late 80s at the earliest. Not much in common with the Legnanos from the olden golden days. I think it has an Athena group on it, which is pretty nice stuff.
I think Bianchi bought the rights to use the Legnano name in the 1980s, then sold some Legnano labeled bikes in limited markets.
I too would love to hear from anybody whose knowledge is firmer than mine.
I think Bianchi bought the rights to use the Legnano name in the 1980s, then sold some Legnano labeled bikes in limited markets.
I too would love to hear from anybody whose knowledge is firmer than mine.
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07-26-11, 07:44 PM
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Bumping this thread because I'm really curious, & really sure one of you knows something about these later Legnanos...
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07-27-11, 09:48 AM
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I contacted the seller as well, real sketchball. Probably picked it up at a garage sale, auction, or whatever.
07-27-11, 09:51 AM
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Here's what I know: Legnano green is one of the best colors ever put on a bicycle.
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Doesn't look like Athena to me
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07-28-11, 01:29 PM
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Thanks for everyone's input! This thing is quite the mystery.
Here's what I found out from the seller: it was made in 1994 and has a serial number of 1079898. The seller seems nice enough, just doesn't seem to know much about bikes (I asked for the size and he told me the wheels are 26")
Here's what I found out from the seller: it was made in 1994 and has a serial number of 1079898. The seller seems nice enough, just doesn't seem to know much about bikes (I asked for the size and he told me the wheels are 26")
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