At 06:21 PM 1/7/2007, Kevin Kruger wrote:
>I purchased a 21.5" Raleigh Super Course Mark II this weekend, and
>it definitely appears to be in 100% original condition, including a
>TA Criterium crankset (three arm crank spyder that was used on the
>Raleigh Competition).
>
> I checked the 1976 component specs on the "Retro Raleighs" site,
> and it lists a Nervar crankset vs. the TA found on the
> bike. Assume that the TA crank may have been installed at the
> factory by mistake, but wanted to check with list members who may
> have a similarly equipped 1976 Super Course.
>
> Thanks!
Kevin, My '76 Mk II was equipped exactly as shown on the Retro Raleighs site. Perhaps an earlier owner replaced the steel Nervars to save weight or when they couldn't find replacement chainrings.
Mark Stonich
Minneapolis Minnesota
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