Don S’s 1950′s OLMO Gents Bike

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Hi Cameron Here’s My latest barn find, It is an late 50’s Italian made OLMO gentleman’s bike ..The wheels and fenders were rusted and will need rebuilding so for now I’ve replaced the original regina four-speed cog rear wheel with a five off an old Raleigh sprite ..the paint , decals and chrome are a bit rough but I can live with that ! It gives it a lot of character ..Peace Don S

Thanks Don

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  • Mark

    Wow!

  • older1

    Wow, great submittal, Don!
    You’re so right: snazzy cut-outs in the lugs, downtube shifter with a hidden cable, wrap-around chainguard, mitered handlebar joints, OLMO-embossed seatpost clamp: who cares about the rust!
    Even though it isn’t technically a TS, the single jockey wheel is original, dating the bike back to 1953! That alone screams “vintage”, which is a much more appropriate term than “old”!
    http://www.campyonly.com/history/campy_timeline.html

  • julie s

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE the look of this bikE! The chain guard is just wonderful. Great find. Where is this alleged barn? Hee hee

  • Mike

    An outstanding find! Wish we had barns like that around here. There is a fine line between rust and patina…

    • Don S

      You know what thay say..One man’s rust is another man’s patina

  • Edh

    OLMO? OMG!!!
    Beautiful!

  • http://hughsbicycle.blogspot.com Hugh

    What a great find. The lug work is fantastic. The derailleur alone is a wonderful find. This is one of coolest vintage un-restored bikes I have ever seen anywhere. This bike would be an excellent addition to anyone`s collection. Congrats on one of (if not the best) find this ole boy has ever seen. I am greener than those shrubs with envy (:

  • http://retrobicycle.blogspot.com/ Mark

    What a great find! Still looking for a complete Italian vintage 10 for myself, have found just about everything else. This bike is truly a piece of art, love the in-tube cabling. M