Steven is correct. It's a mid level frameset--not bad at all, but not top of the line. I know because I have one which I bought about 25 years ago. The ride is good--it's not gas pipe. I've got a nice photo buried somewhere.
Bob Schenker Oakland CA
> Kim was asking about the Olmo frame for sale here:
>
> http://ebay.com/
> Original_W0QQitemZ1701605
> 66893
>
> In my opinion this is a low to mid-range frame that is already bid
> up to
> more than double its true value. Everything points to it being a
> simple
> gas-pipe tubing frame and most definitely not Reynolds or Columbus
> tubing as the description would lead you to believe. The lugs are
> alo a
> stock model to be found on numerous other brands too and are therefore
> of no particular collection value. The only real value I can find to
> this frame is the neat looking original paint, headbadge and headset.
> Too bad the seller isn't also supplying the seatlug collar which are
> nnot always easy to find and would have been Olmo branded. I
> believe you
> can find yourself a nicer and better frame at half the price.
>
> Steven Maasland
> Moorestown, NJ
> USA