1984 Olmo Competition WIW?
05-12-20, 04:15 PM
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1984 Olmo Competition WIW?
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I have a 1984 Olmo Competition, who's serial number is 58. I am trying to find some sort of value on it before I list it. Any feedback is much appreciated. I will try to add pictures to this post, but it was not letting me as it was saying no URL posts.Strange.
I have a 1984 Olmo Competition, who's serial number is 58. I am trying to find some sort of value on it before I list it. Any feedback is much appreciated. I will try to add pictures to this post, but it was not letting me as it was saying no URL posts.Strange.
Last edited by BBB1972; 05-12-20 at 04:29 PM.
05-12-20, 04:25 PM
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Your Olmo has the same serial number as mine 
. 58 is the frame size which I’m guessing is stamped on the BB shell. Olmo not a big believer in serial numbers. Olmos are nice but not desirable like Colnago, De Rosa, Pinarello, etc. Condition and equipment will be determining factors. Need pics.
Edit: Just saw the pic. Nice bike, good size, Columbus tubing. Can’t tell what group it is. There appear to be a lot of scrapes but might just be the photo. I’ll hazard a guess of $350. More if the paint is nice and there’s a Campy group hanging on it.
. 58 is the frame size which I’m guessing is stamped on the BB shell. Olmo not a big believer in serial numbers. Olmos are nice but not desirable like Colnago, De Rosa, Pinarello, etc. Condition and equipment will be determining factors. Need pics.Edit: Just saw the pic. Nice bike, good size, Columbus tubing. Can’t tell what group it is. There appear to be a lot of scrapes but might just be the photo. I’ll hazard a guess of $350. More if the paint is nice and there’s a Campy group hanging on it.
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05-12-20, 04:31 PM
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Oh great, Thank you. I appreciate the response and makes sense on serial #. I have had trouble attaching photos, but edited original post to add pics. Thanks
05-12-20, 05:29 PM
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Looked at rest of the pics. That’s a nice bike. Fairly certain the Competition was further up the Olmo food chain so guessing a nice Columbus tube set. Group is Campy but looks like Victory or Triomphe. Not the most desired of Campy gear. I think rims are Ambrosio which are nice. Stem and seat pillar also nice.
The big wild card is condition of the paint. I can’t tell if it’s the photo or if the top tube is scraped up. I’m now leaning more toward $400-$450 on this one. Going to need a good cleaning and freshening to bring this much.
The big wild card is condition of the paint. I can’t tell if it’s the photo or if the top tube is scraped up. I’m now leaning more toward $400-$450 on this one. Going to need a good cleaning and freshening to bring this much.
05-12-20, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by plonz
Looked at rest of the pics. That’s a nice bike. Fairly certain the Competition was further up the Olmo food chain so guessing a nice Columbus tube set. Group is Campy but looks like Victory or Triomphe. Not the most desired of Campy gear. I think rims are Ambrosio which are nice. Stem and seat pillar also nice.
The big wild card is condition of the paint. I can’t tell if it’s the photo or if the top tube is scraped up. I’m now leaning more toward $400-$450 on this one. Going to need a good cleaning and freshening to bring this much.
The big wild card is condition of the paint. I can’t tell if it’s the photo or if the top tube is scraped up. I’m now leaning more toward $400-$450 on this one. Going to need a good cleaning and freshening to bring this much.
05-13-20, 07:22 AM
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The frame is Columbus SL or SP (58cm is right around the size where most manufacturers switched). The components are Campagnolo Victory. This leads me to believe it's actually a 1985 model, possibly purchased in late 1984. The model name is actually Competition Victory and original MSRP was $919 US, though they tended to be heavily discounted. The condition is not great, especially the top tube. IMO, this is a sub $300 US bicycle.
