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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 80,329
Posted By Legnano47

230460

230460
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,411
Posted By Legnano47

Thanks for the complement. Waiting on a set of...

Thanks for the complement. Waiting on a set of red wheels and
it will be the twin of the one I had as a kid.
And yes, I do own a Porsche. '88 911
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,411
Posted By Legnano47

Inspiration

Not to hijack.
I just completed mine. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads19/79+Mongoose1323370741.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 15,988
Posted By Legnano47

Did someone say Porsche?

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/bikerack2.jpg

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/bikerack1.jpg

Two on top and one in the back seat. But I can only carry two...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-09-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By Legnano47

This thread reminded me of a little antic dote...

This thread reminded me of a little antic dote regarding help from Moto’s and racing as told by my Grandfather (who liked to tell stories).
My grandfather raced for Caraglio Bicycle (Caraglize...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,752
Posted By Legnano47

Ah, Pisa!

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/MattWadeinPisa.jpg

Just had to post this. My Bro and I having fun!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-17-10, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 819
Posted By Legnano47

I observed this from my front yard as a kid. ...

I observed this from my front yard as a kid.

Friend of mine was riding down the street, past my house, on his Mongoose with his buddy riding on the handlebars. Guy on handlebars is yelling and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 12:37 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 43,477
Posted By Legnano47

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/...

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/Bicycles/Bicycles052.jpg

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/Bicycles/Bicycles068.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,020
Posted By Legnano47

One more Specialissima for the record!

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/Specialissima/Bicycles083.jpg

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/Specialissima/Bicycles076.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 970,177
Posted By Legnano47

My & my Legnano.....

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/Bicycles/Legnano%20tour%20de%20peninsula/WADE-TOURDEPENINSULA2-1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-10, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3,274
Views: 440,226
Posted By Legnano47

Again , These are just tips. There are different...

Again , These are just tips. There are different methods.
BUT, Mineral Spirits are not allowed in the house or near our hardwood floors. Also, I don't want it accidently wicking into the tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-10, 11:21 AM
Replies: 3,274
Views: 440,226
Posted By Legnano47

One tip I learned is to tape up the braking...

One tip I learned is to tape up the braking surface (all the way to where the tubular meets the rim) with masking tape prior to applying glue. This way you can get a little messy and when all done,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-10, 09:50 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,905
Posted By Legnano47

My Favorite Colors!!!

'60 Gran Primo (SS), '53 Olimpiade, '83 Nuova Racing & '84 Specialissima


http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af199/wadeeva/Bicycles/Bicycles035.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,839
Posted By Legnano47

My Italian Steel

1953 Legnano Olimpiad (CycleArt restored)
1984 Specialissima
1983 Nuova Racing 12/v
1960 Legnano Grand Primo SS

http://gi346.photobucket.com/groups/p413/PDZH9BMUED/Bicycles144.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,945
Posted By Legnano47

CycleArt over restoration

Just a data point for CycleArt and their over restoration.

Didn't know any better when I had the frame done in '97. Oh well. I bought a Grand Primo frame soon thereafter, in the exact shape of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,916
Posted By Legnano47

MMMMMMMMMMMM Green

Bianchi, Bianchi, Legnano
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,242
Posted By Legnano47

I think he's got a little of the Captain in him!

I think he's got a little of the Captain in him!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 4,818
Posted By Legnano47

Tell them that colleges are looking for more than...

Tell them that colleges are looking for more than just a student.
All things being equal if there are two college applicants with the same GPA, honors classes etc. Admissions will be looking for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 11,074
Posted By Legnano47

Autocross

Killing cones can be fun! Not that I have ever hit any?!?!?!?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-09, 05:21 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 113,168
Posted By Legnano47

'53 Legnano

My '53 Legnano
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 45,380
Posted By Legnano47

'83 Specialissima Did help smooth out the...

'83 Specialissima

Did help smooth out the ride a bit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,623
Posted By Legnano47

'53 Legnano

Original Shorty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,656
Posted By Legnano47

Simplex

Simplex
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-19-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,604
Posted By Legnano47

Cipo's Lead out, "The Cannondale Train" was a...

Cipo's Lead out, "The Cannondale Train" was a sight to see. All 8 peeling off in perfect order. I remember guys on Cipo's wheel trying to pull out and pass him. They'd hit a wall of air and just...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-19-09, 05:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,795
Posted By Legnano47

Come on dude! There are so many different...

Come on dude!
There are so many different variables involved in something like this.
First of all, where do you live? Oakland, Ca or some other city. These thing help.
Public or Private...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-09, 05:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,453
Posted By Legnano47

One suggestion. Ditch the hack saw and get a...

One suggestion. Ditch the hack saw and get a small pipe cutter. Leaves a very clean edge and will not wonder around like a saw. $10 at most hardware stores or Home Depot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,081
Posted By Legnano47

Nice find. Definitely try and get it back on the...

Nice find. Definitely try and get it back on the road.
-W
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,856
Posted By Legnano47

My '53 Legnano

I ride it as much as I can.
-W
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,299
Posted By Legnano47

I have a official Yellow Jersey my parents picked...

I have a official Yellow Jersey my parents picked up for me at the '98 TDF.

I'll wear it every now and then to mix thing up. And every now and then I'll get a sarcastic "Go Lance" comment. To...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 138,612
Posted By Legnano47

from my '83 Bianchi

from my '83 Bianchi
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-09, 02:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,963
Posted By Legnano47

Took a look at my bikes and they have the strips...

Took a look at my bikes and they have the strips too. Picts attached.

1960 Legnano Grand Primo w/Campy Dropouts
1983 Bianchi Nuova Racing 12/v w/gipiemme dropouts
1984 Bianchi Specialissima w/...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4,176
Views: 1,978,045
Posted By Legnano47

mmmmm......

mmmmm......
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By Legnano47

seat stays lug

as requested!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By Legnano47

Molto Grazie!!!!

Molto Grazie!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,201
Posted By Legnano47

Show your Quiver of bikes

A Surfer calls a collection of surf boards a quiver. What do we call a collection of bikes? Collection is just so plain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8,347
Views: 3,151,697
Posted By Legnano47

'84 Specialissima w/'99 Campy Record Gruppo

Had to use the original Record Cranks and front derailure, but it all works great.
(rear brake pads are out for a tune up)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,611
Posted By Legnano47

ebay my friend, popped up one day with a buy it...

ebay my friend, popped up one day with a buy it now option and I got it.
this was few years ago
-w
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By Legnano47

'60 Legnano SS

Had this bike as a dust collector. After looking at it and it's lack of any braze-ons, I figured it make a good single speed. Keeping the Legnano Cottered cranks (52 ouch) and looking for a bigger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,611
Posted By Legnano47

my favorite

my favorite
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-09, 10:13 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 94,245
Posted By Legnano47

'83 nuova racing 12/v

'83 nuova racing 12/v
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-09, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,876
Posted By Legnano47

I have am '84 Bianchi Specialissima w/1999 Campy...

I have am '84 Bianchi Specialissima w/1999 Campy Carbon Gruppo and a carbon fork. I think the only limit as to how old the bike can be is the rear break hanger. On my early bikes, the new short...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-08, 12:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,537
Posted By Legnano47

re: '53 Legnano

My Grandfather had it sent to the US back in 1955 for my father. My Grandfather raced as a kid in Northern Italy for the town of Caraglio in the province of Cuneo in the Piedmont region. The team...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-08, 06:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,537
Posted By Legnano47

'53 Legnano

My '53 Legnano. Was my fathers when he was a kid.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,331
Posted By Legnano47

Here's one. So the story goes........At the...

Here's one.

So the story goes........At the time my grandfather raced in Italy his uncle had a motorbike. He told my grandfather that if he was the first into town and the first to hit the bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,331
Posted By Legnano47

Thanks for all the complements. The Simplex...

Thanks for all the complements. The Simplex Italy mystery still goes on.
Quick story - I visited my Great Aunt in Caraglio this last October. I asked about my grandfather and his racing. She...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,331
Posted By Legnano47

Here are the PICTS!

A little history.
My grandfather raced in Northern Italy back in the 20 and 30's. Raced for the town of Caraglio for the team of Caraglieze Bichlett, (Caraglio Bicycle). He left for the states...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-08, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,331
Posted By Legnano47

Ok, my bad! Should have had the pictures ready...

Ok, my bad! Should have had the pictures ready when I posted. I'll try and snap some tonight and post them tomorrow.

Thanks,
-W
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-08, 03:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,331
Posted By Legnano47

Legnano & Simplex - 1953???

Looking for some info in the years that the Legnano Roma Olimpiade came with Simplex Dropouts and the simplex lever type front derailleur. Front derailleur is marked "Simplex Italy". We're thinking...
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