Re: [CR]Crank web cracks

(Example: Bike Shops)

From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:34:56 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]Crank web cracks
To: chuckschmidt@earthlink.net, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 6/26/02 11:42:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, chuckschmidt@earthlink.net writes:

<< In 25+ years of daily participation in the bike scene in Southern California I have never seen nor heard about a Campagnolo crank failing in this manner. Doesn't mean it can't happen, just that in my opinion, it is very unlikely.

Just guessing? It sounds like the rider was very, very large.
    >> Or not observant. I recently noticed a crack heading in that direction on my unabused Steelman. It was much smaller, but moving "that way". Unfortunately, out of filing range. A clean bike, is an inspected bike. Stevan Thomas Alameda, CA