Originally Posted by Sammyboy
I removed a Stronglight set yesterday with my TA fit tool. I can't speak for all of them, but this one (single ring, 70's) had a 23mm interior thread, like TA. TA fit tools are available in the UK for about £10, and I think cheaper in the states. Have a look on the net. The one I bought has the 22mm Shimano fit on one end, and the TA on the other.
That sounds like a VAR #393. I don't know why they'd be cheaper here when they come from over there. The Stronglight threads are slightly over 23mm. You got away with it, but it could have been a disaster! They're really hard to find right now, but I checked the latest VAR catalog and it appears that they're still making them.