Re: [CR] Old Olmo Observation

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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:59:32 +0000
From: "Hilary Stone" <hilary.stone@blueyonder.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Old Olmo Observation


Having a couple of older Olmos in my collection I am not at all certain this one is as old as he suggests. It may be 1940s but I think the lugs would point to the 50s - the lugs are of the same pattern as my 1950s track frame. The forks I think are totally incorrect for the frame - they also look bent. The internal brake cable routing is possible for a late 1940s frame.

Hilary Stone, Bristol, British Isles

bruce thomson wrote:
> Tripple 'O': Please note the vintage Olmo on eBay. He calls it a pre-war bike. I have no doubt that that is correct. 110449807005 The paint is stripped in the main and I see an aonomoly that I would not expect to see on this vintage bike., That is the two TT internal tube cable guides. Is this 'correct' for the vintage or an add on late. I see that the paint and primer remains are the same on the cable guides. Would this bike also have the Cambio drop-outs? BT
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