OLMO

[Johnymak]

I've been thinking of acquiring an olmo frame
70.s 80.s model

I've read theres the super gentleman range and the competition
I know the super gentleman was a lower category bike but still had a light frame
What was the difference in models was it there components

Or what was the best model of olmo
Any advice appretiated

 

[DCLane]

Haven't a clue, but if it's any help a couple of weeks ago I picked up an Olmo Rigel from about 2002. First impressions are really positive:

 

[BalkanExpress]

Steel vintage usually have good background info..Just don’t look at the prices

https://www.steel-vintage.com/olmo-competition-sr-classic-road-bike-1980s-detail

 

[Cycleops]

I wonder what an Italian super gentleman is.?Maybe he's like this but rides a bike.

 

[platty68]

Haven't a clue, but if it's any help a couple of weeks ago I picked up an Olmo Rigel from about 2002. First impressions are really positive:

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Hey DC Lane, do you still have the olmo rigel? i bought one of these as a second bike (off season / winter) its 100% italian with campy throughout. Overall a great little bike. very happy i have the 2001 model truly is in mint condition. paint job is exquisite and the ride is buttery smooth. Whats your thoughts

 

[DCLane]

@platty68 - I'm afraid not. It stayed with me for a while and then was sold on in mid-2019.

 

[platty68]

Thanks for your reply. No probs, summer bike is Boardman SLR Race. so wanted a nice little hack for the winter and bagged this, so far so good. Nice quality, rides well, extra wait will serve me well for the spring! Neil

 

[Chris S]

I read this thread (that has just been resurrected after 3 years) and then had a look at my Facebook homepage. This was the first thing I saw. Google's spyware must be working overtime

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Big Brother never sleeps.... always watching.