Frame:
Late 70s/Early 80s Olmo Professional, 59 x 57, Columbus SL tubing
Fork/Headset:
Olmo/90s Campagnolo Record
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Super Record
Pedals:
MKS Custom Nuevo, MKS Clips, Toshi single straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Campy 42 52/Suntour New Winner 13-19 5 speed freewheel/KMC
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Super Record
Saddle/Seatpost:
San Marco Rolls/Campagnolo Super Record
Brakes:
Campagnolo Super Record
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Ambrosio 19 Super Elite/Campagnolo Triomphe/Vittoria
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Ambrosio 19 Super Elite/Campagnolo Triomphe/Vittoria
Accessories:
white cloth bar tape
More Info:
started as a project to build a fun friction shifter bike for cheap. ended up with an italian frame and a bunch of super record stuff. woops! it's a very comfortable smooth ride. apparently brakes from that era don't work very well.
Added by pjlnh. Last updated almost 10 years ago.
As of almost 10 years ago, pjlnh has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
12 Comments
This is a wonderful build. A neighbour just bought the same frame. Traynor YGMs rule too!
Posted about 10 years ago
Thanks! I just sold this frame a month or two ago. Are you in RI? Also, it's YBA-1a, but it still rules :)
Posted about 10 years ago
I'm in Edmonton Alberta. And yes, yba! Way cooler than a ygm. Its been a while since I dabbled in noise.
Posted about 10 years ago
Cool... I think my frame ended up in Rhode Island which is why I asked. And all the Traynor stuff was great. Just stay away from the speaker cabinets and the new stuff.
Posted about 10 years ago
This frame is one of my favorites. If I should have the choice between this one and a Colnago I would prefer the Olmo.
Posted over 12 years ago
thanks! colnagos are pretty damn nice. but this bike has it's charm. i like it a lot.
Posted over 12 years ago
Nice build. I hear yoou on the "woops". Nothing wrong with brakes of that era if you don't mind flex and less stopping power! It is part of the fun of a vintage build. Good to see the cloth tape.
Posted over 12 years ago
oh for sure... definitely part of the fun. i was just surprised at how bad they are at stopping... haha. they're still awesome!
Posted over 12 years ago
Did you take the paint off the chainstay yourself?
Posted over 12 years ago
there's paint falling off this thing all over the place (typical italian paint). but if you're referring to the chrome on the chain stay - i'm pretty sure it left the factory like that.
Posted over 12 years ago
No, it just looks like the stay was originally painted, but someone had the paint stripped to reveal the chrome. There dones't seem to be a clean edge to where the paint ends, like a shop done job would have. Very pretty bike though, you should shellac the tape!
Posted over 12 years ago
Photos
CUMBOT says:
... lovely.
Posted almost 10 years ago