Olmo may be a lesser-spotted brand, but having been making bikes since 1939 it’s no newbie. The Link Pro is its entry-level carbon frame, weighing a claimed 1240g. It is available in numerous builds, including mechanical and electronic Shimano Ultegra and six Campagnolo setups from Xenon to 11-speed Chorus.
Ours came with kit based around Shimano 105 and Miche – we were going to test a bike with a more exotic build, but that was sold the day we went to collect it!
- Highs: Smooth ride and good acceleration from a punchy, performance-orientated frame
- Lows: Basic build, hefty, and all-out speed is restricted by the entry-level wheels
- Buy if: You want a smooth-riding carbon frame and are prepared to upgrade or to spend a bit more on a better build
The Link Pro frame has been tweaked over the last few years, and is – of course – claimed to be stiffer than earlier incarnations. All the cabling is internal – very neatly routed and rattle free, which isn’t always the case – and it has a BB86 press-fit bottom bracket, typically oversized down tube, tapered head tube and a slightly bowed top-tube, beloved of Specialized, among others.
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The Miche brakes can easily be improved with cartridge pads
Geometry is pretty aggressive, with a shortish head tube and long top tube. Do check the sizing though, because an XL Olmo is the same as most brands’ 56cm frames.
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