Although off timeline (sorry Dale, but I think it fits for this discussion) my current TA Zephyr had one pedal (BSC threaded Speedplays) go in about 3 turns and then require a wrench (also no filings and able to reinstall). The other side though went in fine, hand spun down just like putting the pedal in a Japanese or modern Italian crank.
Must be a French thing ?
John Price Denver CO
-----Original Message----- From: mdayton1@bellsouth.net [mailto:mdayton1@bellsouth.net] Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 1:24 PM To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]TA Cranks
I got a set of TA Cyclotourist cranks through Jan and also noticed that the Shimano pedals I use, with BSC threading, required a wrench after the first three hand turns. Made me a little nervous after the earlier discussions here about TA cranks. I did not notice any metal shavings, and I've since reinstalled the pedals. They went in tight the second time as well, but otherwise without incident.
Mike Dayton
Raleigh, NC