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This is how it starts, Legnano content.
Got this Legnano DS crank and pedal for fun, maybe the Magistroni rings OR maybe the whole bike, just need to find a big frame or whole bike, cheap.
Aside from being crusty, its in great shape, pedal is I assume Way Assauto.
Most recently inspired by Mr. obrentharris and his back to back cool Olmo and Follis.
I have a 1960 Olmo that is really too small at 58 and might trade the frame but will probably get it going at some point and decide what to do, would hate to let it go.
Any leads greatly appreciated, TIA.
Aside from being crusty, its in great shape, pedal is I assume Way Assauto.
Most recently inspired by Mr. obrentharris and his back to back cool Olmo and Follis.
I have a 1960 Olmo that is really too small at 58 and might trade the frame but will probably get it going at some point and decide what to do, would hate to let it go.
Any leads greatly appreciated, TIA.
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If nothing else, you can hang it on the wall, in your museum. 😉
I hope you find a proper frame to hang it on, though. 😎
I hope you find a proper frame to hang it on, though. 😎
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I used that on the 58 Paramount for awhile with the Campy GS 3 arm so now I could do steel, also have plenty of other Simplex, TA and Stronglight rings to play with.
Now if I could just find a deal on a big frame.
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Building a bike around a specific component is cool. You're in it for the long haul.
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Yep, got the needle, now for the haystack, we'll see.
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That crank has been USED! Steel chain rings with significant wear on the teeth.
I do not understand why no one makes Campagnolo-compatible chain wheels that have steel teeth, even if it was just the teeth.
I do not understand why no one makes Campagnolo-compatible chain wheels that have steel teeth, even if it was just the teeth.
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There's a long way to go, can't imagine I won't find more if I keep going.
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Got this Legnano DS crank and pedal for fun, maybe the Magistroni rings OR maybe the whole bike, just need to find a big frame or whole bike, cheap.
Aside from being crusty, its in great shape, pedal is I assume Way Assauto.
Most recently inspired by Mr. obrentharris and his back to back cool Olmo and Follis.
I have a 1960 Olmo that is really too small at 58 and might trade the frame but will probably get it going at some point and decide what to do, would hate to let it go.
Any leads greatly appreciated, TIA.
Aside from being crusty, its in great shape, pedal is I assume Way Assauto.
Most recently inspired by Mr. obrentharris and his back to back cool Olmo and Follis.
I have a 1960 Olmo that is really too small at 58 and might trade the frame but will probably get it going at some point and decide what to do, would hate to let it go.
Any leads greatly appreciated, TIA.
This is the Gran Premio I recently sold, sadly too small.
It had a steel crank with aluminum rings.
My '64 Roma Olimpiade, had since new, mostly original.
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this doesn't need to live in Asheville any longer. just sayin......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=060A15ELz00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=060A15ELz00
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this doesn't need to live in Asheville any longer. just sayin......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=060A15ELz00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=060A15ELz00
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It has the logo like the other hub so not a match for my crank or it would be on its way to me already.
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So the crank and pedal got soaked, scrubbed and cleaned up a fair bit, they're still pretty rough but somewhat shinier anyway.
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Though not certain, the Legnano pantographed Campagnolo hubs run the lettering parallel to the center line of the hub...
Gipiemme also pantographed their hubs for Legnano. Their lettering ran around the hub (not my picture)...
Gipiemme also pantographed their hubs for Legnano. Their lettering ran around the hub (not my picture)...
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