[CR] New 144 bcd 41 tooth chainring

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Chater-Lea)

Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:54:56 -0700
From: "Andrew Gillis" <apgmaa@verizon.net>
To: <jvs@sonic.net>
Cc: classic rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] New 144 bcd 41 tooth chainring


Jay, & CRs:

TA apparently still makes "Competition" model chainrings for the 144 BCD Ca mpy NR/SR cranks. The rings are a bit thinner, to work with modern 7/8 spee d chains, and I've used them successfully. They should work OK with the o lder chains as well. 41 & 42 teeth are available for the inside chainring.

TA also makes very nice chainrings for off-topic cranksets as well.

Here is the TA website:  http://www.specialites-ta.com/index_gb.php

I've found the TA 144 chainrings listed as available thru Bicycle Classics, and Harris Cyclery.

I also found a TA "tripilizer" chainring which will convert a 144 double to a triple:

http://www.vintage-trek.com/tripleizer.htm  

I'm not sure if this "tripilizer" is still in production.

So, have at it!

Andrew Gillis
Long Beach, CA