1959/60 Olmo Professional - 60cm
07-03-21, 04:27 PM
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1959/60 Olmo Professional - 60cm
Bike is Sold
For sale - my 1959/60 Olmo Professional. Beautiful original paint, chrome, decals for a 60+ year old Italian bike.
Seat tube 60cm center to center. Top tube 56cm center to center.
Complete bike $1,100
Complete bike minus wheels $850
Frame, fork, headset, seat clamp, stem with Olmo "O" on bolt cap $400
Build thread here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...glory-1198156/
More photos here: https://obrentharris.smugmug.com/Bik...Olmo/i-pkfcGrm
Campagnolo Gran Sport derailleurs and shifters. Campagnolo cable clips. Campagnolo small logo 2-bolt seat post.
Campagnolo 3-piece hubs "'59" date on locknuts. Fiamme red label rims with oval logo. Veloflex Vlaanderen tubular tires. Regina freewheel and chain.
MAFAC Dural Forge brake calipers with brass bushings, M.A.F.A.C. earlier levers.
Magistroni cranks with Simplex adapters. Way Assauto pedals.
Ambrosio Professional stem and handlebars.
I'm happy to provide any detailed photos you wish to see.
Brent
For sale - my 1959/60 Olmo Professional. Beautiful original paint, chrome, decals for a 60+ year old Italian bike.
Seat tube 60cm center to center. Top tube 56cm center to center.
Complete bike $1,100
Complete bike minus wheels $850
Frame, fork, headset, seat clamp, stem with Olmo "O" on bolt cap $400
Build thread here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...glory-1198156/
More photos here: https://obrentharris.smugmug.com/Bik...Olmo/i-pkfcGrm
Campagnolo Gran Sport derailleurs and shifters. Campagnolo cable clips. Campagnolo small logo 2-bolt seat post.
Campagnolo 3-piece hubs "'59" date on locknuts. Fiamme red label rims with oval logo. Veloflex Vlaanderen tubular tires. Regina freewheel and chain.
MAFAC Dural Forge brake calipers with brass bushings, M.A.F.A.C. earlier levers.
Magistroni cranks with Simplex adapters. Way Assauto pedals.
Ambrosio Professional stem and handlebars.
I'm happy to provide any detailed photos you wish to see.
Brent
Last edited by obrentharris; 11-03-21 at 06:31 PM. Reason: sold
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07-04-21, 05:14 AM
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Did you restore the paint yourself?
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07-04-21, 05:39 AM
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Beautiful!
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07-04-21, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
Did you restore the paint yourself?
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07-04-21, 09:59 AM
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I have the model that I think is one down from this--a 1960 Olmo Gran Sport--and it is a fine riding bicycle. This is a bike worth owning and riding.
07-04-21, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by obrentharris
Paint is original.
Brent
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Wow...
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Where in CA you located?
Edit…I see it now. Pt Reyes Station.
PM Sent.
Edit…I see it now. Pt Reyes Station.
PM Sent.
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07-05-21, 07:49 PM
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Brent, I really need to put a block on your posts, seeing as we ride the same size bike.
Do you have a TARDIS?
Do you have a TARDIS?
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Originally Posted by 356geoff
Do you still have this bike. I am interested in the frame. How much to ship it to 96103 Graeagle Ca. ? Thanks.
10-28-21, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 356geoff
Do you still have this bike. I am interested in the frame. How much to ship it to 96103 Graeagle Ca. ? Thanks.
Brent
Last edited by obrentharris; 10-28-21 at 08:40 AM. Reason: clarity
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Free bump up. This is a beautiful bike and it will ride superbly.
