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by Climb14er
August 18th, 2023, 7:28 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 338
Views: 39803

Odyssey Argos owner experience

My girlfriend and I had the opportunity to visit with Ross at his shop in nearby Lakewood earlier today and let me share with the forum, Ross is one very interesting, intelligent and passionate young man about his manufacturing his espresso machines! We were totally impressed with his approach to ma...
by Climb14er
February 23rd, 2023, 9:06 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 90
Views: 13125

James Hoffmann Review: The Olympia Cremina

Just came across this thread at a very ironic time. Put my 1977 Cremina 67 for sale on Craigslist two nights ago and an hour later, a buyer stepped up with excellent communication and came to my home in Denver and bought it for the very reasonable price I posted. I was given the Cremina as a gift
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by Climb14er
December 31st, 2022, 11:10 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 19
Views: 504

Olympia Cremina - Steam Coming Through Group During Shot

Ever since I received the red silicone gaskets and rebuild kit last September 2021, I've had a terrible time with 'leakage' from the large Porto filter gasket. I know that I put together and lubed the gasket correctly. In my opinion, the red silicone gasket is far inferior to the hard, black one use...
by Climb14er
June 17th, 2022, 2:36 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 56
Views: 3406

Red Bird Changes

I've been drinking Redbird Espresso through my Cremina 67 and French Press for years, during the time when Jeff owned the company and now when Helen and the crew are running it. In all these years, only had one batch that was 'off' and Helen promptly replaced it. Took two pounds on a trip recently, ...
by Climb14er
January 13th, 2022, 7:47 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 39
Views: 2430

Convert a Redbird Cappuccino Drinker?

Yes, branching out a bit is a very worthy endeavor. For many years, I drank espresso from quite a few of the vendors recommended here on the site. Great coffee from many. A few, when I looked at the costs, including many times, added shipping times and cost, I felt like I was chasing the great espre...
by Climb14er
January 12th, 2022, 6:27 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 39
Views: 2430

Convert a Redbird Cappuccino Drinker?

Been drinking Redbird since Jeff's ownership and Helen and the crew have been roasting their Espresso blend very well all these years, save for one time and they took care of it for me. I order Sunday Eve, five pounds are roasted Monday morning, shipped and packed and delivered to Denver, two days l...
by Climb14er
October 2nd, 2021, 12:39 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 332

1977 Olympia Cremina 67 - rebuilt head, problems...

Using the same and only basket that I've been successfully using for many years
by Climb14er
October 2nd, 2021, 12:05 pm
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 332

1977 Olympia Cremina 67 - rebuilt head, problems...

Even though I positioned the silicone red gasket symmetrically close to the portafilter, I can see some water emanating from the sides. I think these red silicone gaskets, all around, are inferior to the black hard rubber ones previously used. Doug from OE says they tear much more easily. This silic...
by Climb14er
October 2nd, 2021, 11:24 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 332

1977 Olympia Cremina 67 - rebuilt head, problems...

Removed the grouphead, lubed lightly, again, the inside cylinder walls, turned over the main head gasket after lubing, again, positioned the gasket about as symmetrical as I could, put it all back together. I couldn't see any difference between both sides of the main red gasket. Head loads water wel...
by Climb14er
October 2nd, 2021, 2:18 am
Forum: Lever Espresso Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 332

1977 Olympia Cremina 67 - rebuilt head, problems...

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