Re: [CR]Pic of the Day - Umbrellas For Learco Guerra

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Pic of the Day - Umbrellas For Learco Guerra
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2007 14:19:44 -0700
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Aldo Ross wrote:
> Looks like Guerra's Legnano has the little front fender that only
> extends forward of the fork crown. I suppose the idea is, that's the
> part needed to prevent the mud that flings into the riders eyes?

You maybe right Aldo. I really don't have much experience riding in the rain with the forward section of the fender in place (my '39 and '54 Bianchis both have the little front fender). The past year Los Angeles has had less than 2 1/2 inches of rain <grin>.

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
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