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Elsa Bicycle Engines

A Brief History of the Italian Marque

Elsa, an acronym for , in 1920 built an auxiliary 75cc two-stroke engine designed by Carlo Borelli which was mounted adjacent to the rear wheel of a bicycle.

The firm existed until 1925. There was also a Sorelli motorcycle.

Source: Moto di Lombardia



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