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
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07-03-21, 07:41 PM
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Lovely.
07-04-21, 05:14 AM
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Did you restore the paint yourself?
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
07-04-21, 09:03 AM
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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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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
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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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07-08-21, 09:29 AM
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Thanks for all the compliments!
Bike is still available.
Brent
Bike is still available.
Brent
10-27-21, 11:25 AM
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10-28-21, 08:39 AM
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10-31-21, 08:20 AM
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Free bump up. This is a beautiful bike and it will ride superbly.
