Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads Should I buy this frame for 25$, I'm planning on building it up with a Hollowtech crankset and Shimano 105 by No_Marketing_60 Bicycling Biking Cycling
walkingmelways on October 2, 2025 11:37 am Check the top and down tubes (below the initial letter Os basically) for cracks in the paint that would indicate it’s had a crash
Flowech on October 2, 2025 11:46 am Depending on where you live, it’s the price of 2-to-5 sandwiches. Can’t go wrong with it.
gregn8r1 on October 2, 2025 11:51 am I’m not certain, but Olmo is an Italian brand and may have used Italian thread standards for BB, headset. Just something to keep in mind.
TimLikesPi on October 2, 2025 1:36 pm Your tire size will probably be limited to 23mm and maybe 25mm. Those older frames had tight tire clearances.
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Check the top and down tubes (below the initial letter Os basically) for cracks in the paint that would indicate it’s had a crash
Depending on where you live, it’s the price of 2-to-5 sandwiches. Can’t go wrong with it.
I’m not certain, but Olmo is an Italian brand and may have used Italian thread standards for BB, headset. Just something to keep in mind.
Your tire size will probably be limited to 23mm and maybe 25mm. Those older frames had tight tire clearances.