|
The
Milan based company of Emilio Bozzi owned three significant bicycle
brands; Frejus, Legnano and Woolsit. This is an
unusual bike, not just that it has amazingly avoided the ravages of
time, but in that it is fully marked as a Frejus but shares the
signature features of the companion brand, Legnano..The color is the
signature golden green of Legnano, it has the equally distinctive
seat lug with the binder bolt underneath , and even the pump is hot
stamped "Legnano". This bike also has no serial number... could it
have been a special prototype, a show bike, a one-off special made
for someone outside of normal production, or is it just a "glitch",
a mistake and oversight?
This bike should have thorough lubrication and "detailing", as some
chrome bits are peppered with oxidation, the aluminum surfaces
showing first signs of light corrosion, and the 3 top tube cable
clamps should be replaced. 1 very small dent in top tube (see
photos.)
|