Tag Archives: Campagnolo

1980 Olmo completed

· by | in Bici Epoca, Campagnolo, Noah Rosen, Olmo, Velocolour | tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

It was August of 2016 that I acquired this original Olmo Super Gentlemen from Italy, and like most of the restoration projects I have undertaken a year passes quickly. The frame refinishing was undertaken by Noah Rosen at Velocolour in a stunning, deep metallic red and as always the workmanship is flawless. More of the […]

Bringing a 1970 Roma Olimpiade back into service — Part 2: The Build

· by | in Bici Epoca, Legnano, Reynolds 531 | tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Short of the bottom bracket, you will recall from Part 1 that this Roma came into my possession as a bare frame.  The BB cups were a modern Shimano variety and went to the parts bin however the axle was a period correct Campagnolo Record part so it may remain with the build.  In my way […]