Having come of age in the '70's, I can tell you that a lot of things about that time were goofy. At least, they seem that way now. I'm talking about the hair styles, clothing, EST and, of course, disco.
Then there was drillium. Every component manufacturer voided their warranties if owners cut or drilled cranks, chainrings, derailleurs, brakes and other components. In fact, Campagnolo and a few other manufacturers offered components that were already drilled or slotted. Ironically, Campagnolo's slotted brake levers actually weighed more than their smooth ones! According to Campagnolo, the levers were made thicker so they could withstand the slotting.
Now, I've never seen a Specialites TA three-pin crankset in drillium--until just a little while ago, when I was looking at the e-bay listings. (I have an excuse: I was selling a couple of items.)
I actually like it. In some weird way, it looks Art Deco-ish. I was tempted to buy it. But, I can't really justify buying anything I don't plan to use soon, and I'm not doing any showroom-worthy vintage restorations. Plus, I don't know whether Specialites TA still makes replacement chainrings. As far as I know, no other chainrings are compatible with this crank.
Still, it is nice: probably the best three-pin crankset ever made. The drillium accentuates its lines, and makes a pretty crankset even prettier, in my opinion.
Then there was drillium. Every component manufacturer voided their warranties if owners cut or drilled cranks, chainrings, derailleurs, brakes and other components. In fact, Campagnolo and a few other manufacturers offered components that were already drilled or slotted. Ironically, Campagnolo's slotted brake levers actually weighed more than their smooth ones! According to Campagnolo, the levers were made thicker so they could withstand the slotting.
Now, I've never seen a Specialites TA three-pin crankset in drillium--until just a little while ago, when I was looking at the e-bay listings. (I have an excuse: I was selling a couple of items.)
I actually like it. In some weird way, it looks Art Deco-ish. I was tempted to buy it. But, I can't really justify buying anything I don't plan to use soon, and I'm not doing any showroom-worthy vintage restorations. Plus, I don't know whether Specialites TA still makes replacement chainrings. As far as I know, no other chainrings are compatible with this crank.
Still, it is nice: probably the best three-pin crankset ever made. The drillium accentuates its lines, and makes a pretty crankset even prettier, in my opinion.
Holy smokes. That is gorgeous, in a steampunk sort of way.
ReplyDeleteCherilyn--That's a great description. Can I use it?
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well.