Legnano - Roma - Race bicycle - Before 2000

Legnano was founded in 1902 under the brand “Lignon,” which would later become Legnano. In 1908 management passed to Emilio Bozzi, who already owned the Frejus and Perla brands. In the 1940s and 1950s it was the fiercest rival of Bianchi. The greatest champions rode with Legnano: Binda (three world championships), L. Guerra, Gino Bartali. Fausto Coppi at the beginning of his career. Ercole Baldini.
The bicycle presented is a LEGNANO ROMA from 1952 with the frame serial number DE0425 and it has been restored with particular attention to preserving the original color. It is fitted with a Campagnolo Gran Sport 10-speed groupset. Simplex crankset with Legnano-branded crank arms. Universal Extra Brem brake and levers. 453949. Handlebar stem GARA in iron. Leather saddle ITALIA Regis.39024 with a flat-seatpost bolt. Campagnolo pedals with leather straps. 64 cm rims with Vittoria Rally 23-28 tubulars. Horizontal height 56 cm, vertical height 54 cm. The Legnano crest with Alberto da Giussano is the original riveted emblem. Weight 11.200 kg.