On Nov 1, 5:21 pm, Peter Jon White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Nov 1, 2:41 pm, Jay LePree <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Hi all:
>
> > My local bike store used TA Specialties Vega Crank with Syrius
> > Chainrings. After five years of use, I have worn the black anodized
> > finish off the bottom portion of the crank arms, and the chain rings
> > are looking a bit "Shark Finned". I would like to replace the Crank
> > and chainrings. I like the Vega crank arms Q factor and I would like
> > to use the bottom bracket if have. With this in mind, I ask,
>
> > Is the TA Specialties Vega Crank just a black anodized Carmina?
>
> No. The Vega has a wider Q factor. It's intended for moutain bikes
> with very fat chainstays or rear suspension.
>
> > Would I be able to use the same bottom bracket with a Carmina as I use
> > with the Vega?
>
> That's a good question. There are now two versions of the Carmina. The
> second, newer version has a sandblasted finish on the rear of the arms
> and uses a longer bottom bracket axle. And not all lengths of the
> newer version are available since TA only makes new production when
> the old production has run out.
>
> Why replace the arms simply because the anodizing is polished off?
Hello:
I have used spray-on oven cleaner to remove anodization from aluminum
cranks. The cranks needed a bit of buffing with a buffing wheel and
compound to get them to shine, but they turned out nice. An occasional
polish by hand with metal polish kept them bright.
Clayton Bailey
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