Originally Posted by
Iowegian
Some of the cranks used a tapered spindle although I'm not sure if it was JIS, ISO or something else. I think Viscount figured out the non-tapered version was a mistake and cut-in a tapered version at some point. You'll have to check to know since I don't think there is any visible difference on the exterior.
I might be interested in the frame if you decide to get rid of it. What size is it?
Ah, excellent! I'm assuming mine is one of the newer models because it does not have Shimano dropouts... maybe the crank was changed at that point. I'll have to find an LBS with a TA crank extractor sometime soon.
The frame is actually larger than I thought, it measures 63cm C-C with a 59cm top tube. I do doubt that I will keep it, but I am not sure either way yet. I will keep in mind that you asked about it and let you know if and when that time comes.