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Old 03-28-24, 06:35 PM
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Bianchi work desk

I was going through some of my old typewriters, and found the perfect one (a 1960s Olympia) to go with my newly acquired Bianchi.
Now I can get some work done during my rides!
(I had to share )

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Be gentle when you return the carrier!!
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Old 03-28-24, 06:47 PM
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Be gentle when you return the carrier!!
Ha -- yes indeed!
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Olympia typewriters any relation to Olympia bicycles?
https://classicrendezvous.com/countr...italy/olympia/
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...that darned Ed White seems to be ever'whar at once!

replacing the platen sorta like replacin' the toyres - ever' so many kms one needs a new one...



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Maybe an Olivetti instead?

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Originally Posted by rando_couche
Olympia typewriters any relation to Olympia bicycles?
https://classicrendezvous.com/countr...italy/olympia/
Nah -- the Olympia typewriters are German made, but that was a fun read!
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...that darned Ed White seems to be ever'whar at once!

replacing the platen sorta like replacin' the toyres - ever' so many kms one needs a new one...
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True! Although the market for platens is Kaput!
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