[CR]Old Olmos

I’m a newbie here…hope I get this right.

I’ll try and add some info. (confusion?) to the Olmo postings regarding the e-bay listing. I have two Olmos with the same type frame/lugs etc. The first Olmo I bought in 1971 for $15, but it was missing both wheels. I put some nondescript wheels on it and logged on many miles…heavy but solid. SN D877

The second Olmo is the same as the one just described, however it is completely original…including fenders, steel stamped “Olmo” hubs w/wingnuts, steel stem and bars, steel Magistroni 49/47 crank set. Simplex (made in Italy) derailleurs. The front being the “Competition” and the rear the “Juy-51”. Nisi “Toro” rims and Sheffield pedals. The seat tube decal looks like the head tube badge, no background. SN E108

I have a third Olmo frame and fork that has different lugs and Campy fork ends…same Olmo headset. This frame has the same seat tube decal as the e-bay offering plus a Campy winged wheel above. All 3 frames have a “Tipo Rondine” decal on the down tube at the head lug. SN D181

Using my ‘51’ Bianchi “Paris-Roubaix” (8 speed) as a guide, my guess is that the first two Olmos were made between ’52 and ’54. The third frame, my guess is between ’55 and ’60. These Olmos are pretty bikes, and great for rides around the block or hang on the wall, but for hours in the saddle, I use a ’80 Colnago SN H104, or better yet, the ’78 Liotto, no SN.

Thanks Ted, you gave me a bunch new info.

Ron Titensor Bellingham, WA roleti40@yahoo.com USA

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