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Old 01-30-12, 01:34 AM
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Olmo Gentleman Super, record!

Hi all!

I'm going to pick up this bike this week! So happy with it!
Somebody asked me to put it over here so that you can have a closer look at it!








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Old 01-30-12, 01:40 AM
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I know where I'm eating lunch tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by thinktubes
I know where I'm eating lunch tomorrow!
Haha, what you meant?
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Very pretty bike. I really like the color. Those hoods look brand spanking new. Any idea of what type of Columbus tubing it is?
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Old 01-30-12, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowjeep
Very pretty bike. I really like the color. Those hoods look brand spanking new. Any idea of what type of Columbus tubing it is?
Ive no idea. When i have the bike i'll post
Some more pictures and info!
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Old 01-30-12, 03:38 AM
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a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Also, what size?
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Originally Posted by prettyshady
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Also, what size?
Size is 56 c-c
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nice find! marktplaats? can't believe I missed this one
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Olmo and Legnano, my two favorite Italian bikes and the OP's Gentleman is gorgeous. I would trade any one of my bikes for the OP's Olmo. Wow and welcome to the Bike Forums.
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Originally Posted by Italuminium
nice find! marktplaats? can't believe I missed this one
No i havent bought it from marktplaats
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Originally Posted by peterhoevenaars
No i havent bought it from marktplaats
Good, because I've been watching MP religiously for the past week, looking for campy stuff for a MTB project so it would mean my search methods are of if this beauty somehow slipped the net .
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Originally Posted by Italuminium
Good, because I've been watching MP religiously for the past week, looking for campy stuff for a MTB project so it would mean my search methods are of if this beauty somehow slipped the net .
Hahah! No luckily for you not from marktplaats
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That certainly is a nice classic looking Olmo, I love that colour.
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Very nice bike, like the lightblue color. Seen it on tweedehands. Another way to notice that I'm not the only one roaming the Belgian/Dutch sites.

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That's beautiful, and in great condition. Something about yellow decals against blue paint. Really sharp looking.
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Some good news!! Bike will be picked up tomorrow so tomorow night i
Post some more pictures!!
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Welcome to Club Olmo.
Maybe not as exclusive as some other Italian establishments, but lots of fun!
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Originally Posted by Barchettaman
Welcome to Club Olmo.
Maybe not as exclusive as some other Italian establishments, but lots of fun!
Thanks! Doesn't mind it looks great so i'm happy!!
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Very nice!
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Originally Posted by BlueDevil63
Very nice!
Thanks!! Tomorrow you all will see some detailled pictures
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Wow, that is a beauty. Somebody put in a lot of time and money to this bike, I'm sure it wasn't cheap! I hope you're actually going to ride it and not just hang it up.
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Stellar bike. Pictures make it look like the original owner obsessed over every detail.
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Probably the prettiest Olmo I've seen...generally not my favorite of the Italians, but that's blingy. Chrome looks good - which is unusual given Italian chroming.
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I got the bike here! Just rode it from my dads company to home and it was good!
Post some pictures now!
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