Originally Posted by
purevl
... but that seat cluster is a work of art!
Indeed it is! And has the OLMO seat binder band. Alas, the headset doesn't.
Well, we're going to need more photos... clean it and polish it before you do anything rash.
Yes pleeease!
I've got pics to burn of a very similar bike I picked up recently.
Originally Posted by
Panthers007
Do those dropouts in the 3rd picture say Brev Campagnolo? I think I see Brev there...hmmm...
2nd that.
Originally Posted by
Otis
It would really be ashame to paint that bike. Especially "try" painting.
Try being the operative word there.
I wouldn't be ashamed to paint it.
Originally Posted by
Otis
That bike is in very nice original condition and just needs "detailing".
Overhauling would be better. The deraileurs look pretty bad. Chain & cogs? (all 5 of 'em)
Originally Posted by
Otis
Not worth a fortune, but a nice original bike that the right person would really appreciate having. If it's not your cup of tea I'm sure you would be able to trade for something that was. There's plenty of old bikes out there to customize without issue, I would really leave that one as-is.
"Worth" is relative.
To the OP, if this is your first venture into "road bikes", WELCOME, you have found an Italian classic.
I would "customise" to suit your needs, but retain the heritage. Maybe Campy Gran Sort deraileurs.
Simplex or Campagnolo, eBay is your friend.
And don't forget to rent
Breaking Away from the retro-video store!
BTW, do you have a serial number?
I have D256 on the back of the seat cluster. It's perported to be about a 1962.
Anyone have a link to OLMO serial numbers?
Thanks. And GOOD FIND!
