Vintage Legnano patina bike build...
05-26-22, 11:20 AM
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Vintage Legnano patina bike build...
Hi Guys, for all of us who love the patina of an original frame, here`s a video of me building up a `63 Legnano Gran Premio ready for L`eroica
***Please note - corrupt SD card left me without key chunks of footage so its a bit thrown together...***
Full ride video coming very soon, thanks, Dan.
***Please note - corrupt SD card left me without key chunks of footage so its a bit thrown together...***
Full ride video coming very soon, thanks, Dan.
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05-26-22, 11:51 AM
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One of the best colors in all of cycling.
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39T wouldn't work on that 144mm BCD spider, anyway. 41T is the minimum (damn hard to find), so most of us use 42, as you have.
Good choice substituting an alloy crank for the original cottered steel.
Concur regarding KoolStop brake pads -- do not even consider anyone's OEM.
Good choice substituting an alloy crank for the original cottered steel.
Concur regarding KoolStop brake pads -- do not even consider anyone's OEM.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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05-26-22, 02:37 PM
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"And just check out the patina along here -- really, really beautiful." 
Too bad more folks don't feel the same before painting their bikes.
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Too bad more folks don't feel the same before painting their bikes.
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05-26-22, 03:23 PM
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As an owner of 3 Legnano's, all with original paint I say it is the right choice. Two of these were ridden in several L'Eroica events, Including:
74 Legnano Gran Premio, 2012 L'Eroica Italia long route, https://utahrandonneur.wordpress.com...io-completato/
62 Legnano Gran Premio, 2014 L'Eroica Britannia long route, 2015 and 2017 Eroica California long route. https://utahrandonneur.wordpress.com...o-gran-premio/
62 Legnano Roma Olympiad, project bike
Enjoy the bike and the ride!
74 Legnano Gran Premio, 2012 L'Eroica Italia long route, https://utahrandonneur.wordpress.com...io-completato/
62 Legnano Gran Premio, 2014 L'Eroica Britannia long route, 2015 and 2017 Eroica California long route. https://utahrandonneur.wordpress.com...o-gran-premio/
62 Legnano Roma Olympiad, project bike
Enjoy the bike and the ride!
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05-26-22, 05:39 PM
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Yeah, if during an ascent you barf on the top tube, it blends right in.
(disclaimer, I love Legnanos).
(disclaimer, I love Legnanos).
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05-26-22, 05:56 PM
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My own Legnano has plenty of patina.
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Dan Chase I watched the video and enjoyed it, thank you. I need one of those Legnano caps. I’ve seen them on the ‘Bay and I’ll pick one up soon.
Does anyone know how the paint was layered to get the Lizard Green color? One of my bikes is silver with red exposed in some areas and I thought I read that those were 2 of the base coats to make the green pop.
Does anyone know how the paint was layered to get the Lizard Green color? One of my bikes is silver with red exposed in some areas and I thought I read that those were 2 of the base coats to make the green pop.
