Originally Posted by vjp
Nice bikes! Your Cinelli looks to be a 50's model, did you get a build year from the previous owner?
They are your bikes to enjoy, but I will throw this out there for you to consider, please do not re-finish the Olmo. It is an "old soldier", that earned it's beautiful finish from years of faithful service, if you make it shiny and new it's mojo is nogo. It is no different than any other antique, think about it.
I want to see more pics!
vjp
I did get the 1960 date from the last owner. Any particular reason why you would date it in the fifties?
As for the Olmo, I am in agreement with your views but... it is in
really bad condition and it is a low to mid end model. I've been told companies back then would tart-up their lower end models with fancier lugwork. Would you buy that I am trying bring some dignity back to the old (and probably abused) soldier? I will definately clean it up before I make a final decision.