Re: [CR]Early TA crankset

From: "Steve Neago" <questor@cinci.rr.com>
To: "Warren & Elizabeth" <warbetty@sympatico.ca>
Cc: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <v04011700b921bac89e3a@[64.229.147.101]>
Subject: Re: [CR]Early TA crankset
Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 20:47:43 -0400

Hi Warren,

In the USA, this TA 3-pin crankset (cannot be made a triple) was commonly used on Raleigh Competition bikes in the 1973-77 time frame. Some people may find a TA 6-pin crank more desirable for distance rides (can be converted to a triple chainwheel crank) while others may like the 5-pin road sets... it is really a matter of personal choice. I worked at a Raleigh dealer as a bike mechanic and these were on my first Competition!

Regards, Steve Neago
Cincinnati, OH

----- Original Message -----
From: Warren & Elizabeth
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 8:34 PM
Subject: [CR]Early TA crankset

> Amongst Mr Stones booty is this crankset...
>
> http://ebay.com/<blah>
>
> How early are these and can one still find chainrings to fit? I ask because
> I was offered a Mercier on the weekend with the same cranks but it had been
> well used.
>
> TIA
>
> Warren Young
> Toronto