Legnano Roma Olimpiade racing bicycle from the early 1970s, built during the golden era of Italian steel racing bikes.
This example is a one-owner bicycle that has been carefully preserved over the years and retains its original components throughout with the exception of the pedals.
Legnano was one of Italy’s historic racing marques and supplied bicycles to professional racers and elite amateurs for decades. The Roma Olimpiade model represents a classic Italian racing build featuring Reynolds 531 butted steel tubing, chrome lug accents, and high-quality Campagnolo components.
The frame is finished in black with white accents, highlighted by chromed head tube lugs and Campagnolo dropouts, giving the bike the elegant craftsmanship typical of Italian race bikes of the period.
The bicycle is equipped with Campagnolo Nuovo Record drivetrain components, Campagnolo large flange hubs, and Cerchio Fiamme tubular racing rims, along with other classic Italian components including 3TTT cockpit parts and Universal Super 68 brakes.
Based on component markings and construction details, this bicycle is estimated to date to circa 1971–1972.
This is a beautiful example of a classic Italian racing bicycle and would be ideal for a collector, vintage cycling enthusiast, or Eroica-style build.
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Specifics
Brand: Legnano
Model: Roma Olimpiade
Estimated Year: 1971–1972
Frame Size: 58 cm (center of bottom bracket to top of seat tube)
Frame Material: Reynolds 531 butted chrome-moly steel
Construction: Lugged steel with chrome accents
Color: Black / White
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Frame
• Reynolds 531 butted tubing
• Lugged construction
• Chromed head tube lugs
• Campagnolo chrome dropouts front and rear
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Fork
• Legnano chromed fork crown
• Campagnolo fork ends with eyelets
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Drivetrain
Crankset: Campagnolo Strada
170 mm crank arms
52 / 49 chainrings
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (Patent 1972)
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Chain: Sedis
Freewheel: Suntour Best
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Wheels
Hubs: Campagnolo Record large flange
Rims: Cerchio Fiamme tubular sew-up rims
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Brakes
Universal Super 68
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Cockpit
Handlebars: 3TTT
Stem: 3TTT Mod. Record
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Saddle
Brooks Professional leather saddle
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Seatpost: Campagnolo alloy 27 mm
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Pedals: Early 1970s Lyotard chrome pedals (replacement — not original to the bicycle)
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Accessories: Campagnolo frame pump bracket
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Dating Notes
Estimated production circa 1971–1972 based on the following indicators:
• Campagnolo Nuovo Record derailleur stamped Patent 1972
• Pre-1973 Campagnolo crankset style without date code
• Legnano fork crown design used prior to 1973
• Period-correct Legnano parallelogram decals
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Condition
Very good vintage condition for its age.
• One-owner bicycle
• Original components throughout except for the pedals
• Paint and decals show normal wear consistent with age
• Chrome components present well with light patina
• Frame appears straight with no visible structural damage
Please review photos carefully as they are part of the description.
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Why This Bike Matters
Legnano is one of the most historic names in Italian cycling, famously associated with legendary riders such as Fausto Coppi.
Bikes like the Roma Olimpiade represent the classic Italian racing formula of the era:
• Reynolds 531 steel frames
• Campagnolo racing components
• Lugged steel craftsmanship
• Lightweight tubular racing wheels
These bicycles are increasingly sought after for:
• Vintage cycling collectors
• L’Eroica events
• Classic Italian restorations
• Display or rideable vintage race bikes
