LEGNANO Columbus AIR Cromovelato, Ofmega Mistral, 60.5cm (1984) – SOLD

The name Legnano entered in the world of cycling in 1908, when Emilio Bozzi founded his company “Emilio Bozzi & C”.m based in Milan, Italy. He was a great businessman and had idea was to produce hiqh quality bicycles. In the meanwhile Bozzi acquired several brands like Pearl and Frejus.

“The logo of the Legnano brand is based on the warrior “Alberto da Giussano“. Alberto da Giussano was an Italian legendary Guelph warrior during the wars of the Lombard League against Frederick Barbarossa in 12th century. A tradition, probably fabricated by 14th century Milanese chroniclers, attributes to him the deed of forming the “Company of Death” that defended the Carroccio of the League at the Battle of Legnano.

Legnano was an Italian professional cycling team active from 1908 to 1966. It is ranked as the 6th most successful cycling team in history. Many biggest victories were achieved on Legnano bikes, thanks to biggest champions of the cycling history like Alfredo Binda, Learco Guerra, Gino Bartali, Fausto Coppi and Ercole Baldini. The team participated in the Giro di Italia 46 times, won the team classification 11 times and earned 135 stage wins.

Proudly presenting this legendary Italian top class racing machine – LEGNANO Columbus AIR Cromovelato, which dates back to 1984.  The frame shines in stunning cromovelato green paintjob, made of extraordinary Columbus Air tubing, Campagnolo drop-outs. Built with Ofmega Mistral cranks and derailleurs, Uniersal Aer brakes and levers, Cinelli stem and handlebar, original Cinelli saddle and handlebar wrap.

Iconic and very collectible! Nice catch for any vintage bike collector. L’Eroica ready.

Frame & Fork: LEGNANO Columbus Air

Size:

-seat tube (c-t): 60.5 cm

-top tube (c-c): 58.5 cm

-headset tube: 17.2 cm

-standover: 85 cm

Crankset: Ofmega Mistral

Bottom bracket : Campagnolo Record

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 1st gen

Headset: Ofmega

Shifters: Ofmega

Brake Levers: Universal Aer

Brakes: Universal Aer

Handlebar: Cinelli Giro D’Italia

Stem: Cinelli (110mm)

Hubs: Gipiemme

Freewheel: Regina CX

Chain: Regina CX

Seatpost: Columbus Air Oval

Saddle: Cinelli

Pedals: Ofmega Mistral

Tubulars: Continental Giro (new)

Handlebar tape: Cinelli, leather wrap

Condition: Used, but good condition. Original paint and decals. Some signs of normal use. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are working fine.

Year: 1984

Price: SOLD (October 2024)