Hi John,
I have a similar vintage Olmo. I've not yet built it up and have been researching it for some time.
Look here for a couple that are on line:
http://collection.rydjor.com/
Regarding rims, I've seen one similar vintage Olmo with Ava tubulars, another with Moncalieri-SL tubulars, and mine came with Fiamme tubulars which I have no reason to believe are not original.
Mine also came with Sheffield Sprint 673 Brevett pedals.
Mine had a newer replacement saddle and I've seen all types on Olmos, including Olmo branded leather saddles.
I'd love to receive detailed photos of your bike, its parts and the frame.
Good Luck,
David
David G. White Burlington, VT
John Siemsen wrote:
> Requesting help with some specifics on components for a circa 1960-61 Olmo.
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> Purchased a weathered but mostly originally equipped Olmo. Obvious replacement components were rims, pedals (clips/straps), saddle. What should these be?
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> Thinking Campag steel pedals with Christophe or Balilla clips, Christophe or Lapize straps. Brooks B-17???
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> Otherwise, nicely equipped with earliest Campag alloy crank with dustcaps, Record rear and GS front derailleurs, bar ends, GS low flange hubs (chrome barrels/alloy flanges); Ambrosio Champion bar/stem, "OLMO" branded headset, Weinmann engraved centerpulls.
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> Decal on down tube reads: "Tipo Rondine" - is that the model name?
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> Any help appreciated.
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> John Siemsen
> Portland, Oregon