Road Cycling - F. Moser & Olmo Frames

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velo
12-07-01, 05:17 PM
I'm looking into buying either a F. Moser or Olmo frame this winter from my LBS. My team gets a discount on these frames.

Does anyone have an experience with this brand?

I'm looking for a frame that is light and durable.

Thanks for any help,
velo

velocipedio
12-09-01, 08:50 AM
I wish I could help. Olmos and Mosers are the kinds of bikes you dream about [though I've been dreaming of a de Rosa Merak lately]. I haven't heard any complaints about either, since I don't know of anyone who rides one. The lawyers and doctors arund here tend to ride Colnagos and Pinarellos, the guys who race the Tuesday night crits seem to favour Marinonis, Gurus and Specialized... the time-trialers ride Cervelos and Gurus... No Mosers or Olmos.

In other words, when you get YOURS, you'll have to provide us with a complete review.
velo
12-09-01, 05:54 PM
Well, I'm going to skip out on the new frame this time. I've decided to just add a carbon fiber fork to my current DeBernardi aluminum frame. I think I'll like it that way. :)

velo

stewartp
12-10-01, 03:03 PM
Olmo frames come in a range of prices. The Giro is pretty reasonable.

My frame is an Olmo Giro, but I didn't buy it new, I got it of a colleague at work for £40.

Its no frills, steel road frame. I can't say much because its the only road frame I've had, so no comment as to its comparitive lightness etc.

Being italian the BB thread is conventional both sides, which is a shame, I think it makes more sense when the right hand side is reverse threaded, so pedal action keeps everything tight.

Also on mine, the fork head threads were cut very low, so when I replaced the head bearings I've only got about 2 oor 3 turns of thread to keep the headset together. Not good, I'm going to have to replace the forks. I've had the frame for 2 years, its about 4 years old in total. I commute on it daily and I've taken it on numerous hilly 60 mile + rides. I've dropped it afew times too, so the one thing I can attest to is the Olmo Giro is pretty damned rugged for a road frame.
They have a web site www.olmo.it I think with English translation

Stew