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bloom87 04-22-12 11:08 AM

Legnano ID from ad
 
Price is good, but I think it's the lower-end frameset (stamped DOs, gaspipe, etc.)
Still. Legnano have something that other gaspipe bikes don't have.

http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/kjc...665jnn_20.jpeg

:P

cb400bill 04-22-12 11:38 AM

The decal for a headbadge and the style of downtube decal indicate late 60's early 70's.

rootboy 04-22-12 11:42 AM

That may be a lower end model but if the price is good I'd still jump on it. Nice bike.

randyjawa 04-22-12 12:04 PM

One of the nicest bicycle rides I have ever had was on this identical Legnano.

The bicycle is a lower end offering but a pretty decent old ride, none the less. It reeks of vintage charm and is well worth breathing new life into.

Oldairhead 04-22-12 02:22 PM

I think the headbadge decals started in 1970. The high flange hubs look original, crankset looks like late 70's or later. Can't really tell about the brakes, my 74 Gran Premio came with Universal sidepulls as did most 70's Legnanos. If you think the components are original that might help you date the bike. Also, Classic Rendezvous has a page in their Legnano section that references some serial #'s.

devinfan 04-22-12 03:43 PM

At a glance I'd guess '73 Gran Premio.

Oldairhead 04-22-12 06:17 PM

2 Attachment(s)
I dont think its a Gran Premio. It is missing the round decal above the shifters. Also, the seat tube decal set is not complete. And, unless the components have been changed the spec looks wrong, 1974 had a steel crankset. Not enough info in the pic to be sure though!

Here are the correct decals on my 74 Gran Premio.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=246033
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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=246043

devinfan 04-22-12 08:26 PM

My GP never had the decal. The way to tell is the dropouts, but it's hard to tell from the pics. GP should have non name in the front and campy in the back. The ones in the pic do look stamped (not forged), but it's hard to tell. Components have been changed for sure. That crank looks newer than the bike, and the rear wheel does not look original. The frame itself doesn't look low end to my eye. I loved my Gran Premio. The paint was cool, the workmanship so-so at best, but the ride was great.

mainducoyote 04-22-12 09:21 PM

It's nothing special but the guy selling it is now giving it as a bonus with the Torpado he is selling. The Torpado alone is well worth the asking price imho. There is something funny going on in the bottom bracket area though. I'm pretty sure it used to have centerpulls and the crankset has been replaced.


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