bikerbluz
Finally riding a big boys bike
I am excited about this Legnano because of the story behind it, the age , and overall complete condition of it. It is a 1962 Model 53 Mezza Corsa. This particular model seems to be fairly rare in this country. This bike was a one owner. The gentleman whom purchased it new lived in San Francisco during the 1960’s and bought it while on a trip to Canada with friends. The original owner resided in the Haight Ashbury district and was a poet, hanging out with the pranksters and fellow artists. The bike is nearly 100% original. I just replaced the original bar tape. It still has the original Pirrelli Stella tires, Legnano branded hubs, pedals, crankset,and gaslo handlebar end caps. The original brake cables are looking pretty rough but I have not been able to find a source for that Legnano green cable housing. It has Campangolo equipment and a Way Assauto four speed freewheel.