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Old 08-17-06 | 05:02 PM
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Vintage OLMO - worth it?

Currently thinking of buying a vintage OLMO for 250$ CAN. Anybody can shed light on this model and if its worth it???

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Old 08-17-06 | 05:38 PM
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Check eBay? OLMOs appear from time to time, that price seems pretty reasonable for a complete bike. Any chance of rust on this frame? Is it a 6-speed? How is the drivetrain working?
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Old 08-17-06 | 05:41 PM
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Actually, some parts of the drivetrain have been replaced, but I will use this for a single speed conversion. I would mainly like to know if the frame is good quality steel (i.e. columbus) and what year does it look like.

The other thing is that its the first time I see a metal headbadge on an Olmo and was wondering what kind of model it was, etc.
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Old 08-17-06 | 07:34 PM
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im the seller

Nisi Montcalieri tubulars with new tires is the main selling feature.

The drivetrain is in fine condition but its not original. Its 80s midlevel Suntour rd, fd and Sugino crank. The wheels spin well, and the (regina) freewheel has very little wear, but is a bit loud. There is some minor frame rust.
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Old 08-17-06 | 07:51 PM
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Ha! thats pretty cool! Do you have more info about the frame (tubing, etc.)?
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Old 08-17-06 | 09:08 PM
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As I mentioned in email, I dunno. There are no tubing stickers. It feels light.

this page romanticises Olmo's reputation with columbus tubing. https://www.mikesbike.com/pages/olmo1old.html
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Old 08-18-06 | 08:14 AM
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thanks for the link!
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