Legnano Roma Olympiade - 1967
Owned by: Mario Romeo (Australia)
| Frame |
1967 Legnano Roma Olympiade, frame size 22" seat tube, 22.5" top tube (This model is the Legnano Roma Olympiade, which was named to commemorate the win of Ercole Baldini's Olympic gold medal in 1956 , prior to this they were called Legnano Tipo Roma.) |
| Wheels |
Fiamme red label 36/36 with Legnano pantographed
hubs Campagnolo H/F |
| Chainset | Campagnolo Nuovo Record |
| Pedals | Campagnolo |
| Gears | Campagnolo Nuovo Record 10spd |
| Brakes | Universal 61 centre-pull |
| Stem/Bars | Legnano pantographed stem (Cinelli) with Steel
Cinelli Giro d' Italia bars |
| Saddle | Brooks |
| Extra details | The
Legnano is all original as it came to me, only the bars and
wheels were sourced, the rest was all cleaned up and original. I was told it dates 1967, the rear Nuovo Record derailleur that it came with has no year stamped only the words "Patent", these were introduced in 1967. The other factor which makes this a little more unique is that it has a very low serial number of 36, (included a picture) last owner didn't know any history but it could have been reserved as a special build. |
Legnano showing head lugs, Campagnolo hubs, Universal levers, Cinelli (Legnano) stem and bars
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Right: Legnano, Universal 61 centre-pull brake, front QR hanger and Legnano badge
Legnano catalogue, early 60's with Mod. Roma
Campagnolo version with Gran Sport rear and front ('Matchbox') changers
Legnano catalogue, early 60's with Mod. Roma
Simplex version with Tour de France rear changer and Competition 'rod' front changer
Legnano/Pirelli publicity postcard
Legnano racing team mentioning Ercole Baldini, the Olympic champion 1956