Takagi Tourney XT - spindle length?
04-08-07, 02:30 AM
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Takagi Tourney XT - spindle length?
Hey all,
I'm not sure if the right place to post this was here, or in Classic & Vintage, but here goes. Mods, feel free to move if it's in the wrong spot.
I've acquired and thoroughly cleaned up what seem to be some pretty decent cranks - they go by "Takagi Tourney XT". I can't find the requisite BB spindle length anywhere, though. They're 170mm triples, with a stock Takagi granny ring (steel, I think) and Blackspire middle/outer rings, measuring 48-38-28. I know it's a shot in the dark, but I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about them. I've attached a picture of them.
Short context: I'm replacing some crappy riveted Shimano Tourney FC-TY33's and I'd like to find out as much as possible about these cranks. More info also means more entries to Sheldon's crank database.
Thanks!
I'm not sure if the right place to post this was here, or in Classic & Vintage, but here goes. Mods, feel free to move if it's in the wrong spot.
I've acquired and thoroughly cleaned up what seem to be some pretty decent cranks - they go by "Takagi Tourney XT". I can't find the requisite BB spindle length anywhere, though. They're 170mm triples, with a stock Takagi granny ring (steel, I think) and Blackspire middle/outer rings, measuring 48-38-28. I know it's a shot in the dark, but I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about them. I've attached a picture of them.
Short context: I'm replacing some crappy riveted Shimano Tourney FC-TY33's and I'd like to find out as much as possible about these cranks. More info also means more entries to Sheldon's crank database.
Thanks!
04-08-07, 05:43 AM
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I don't know. If it was my bike I'd do a trial fit with the bottom bracket that I have and go from there.
04-08-07, 08:25 AM
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I'm _fairly_ sure they'll fit a 122mm square-taper BB, but I'm also interested in any other information anyone would have. The most I know for sure right now is that they're Japanese. I'm guessing they're cromoly, too. I'll measure BCD later, if anyone is interested.
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Hi,
I have the same crank on my touring bike. The spindle that I have on the bike ( no way to know if it is original) is 133 mm long asymetric (3mm longer on the left side). If the left crank clearance is no problem, a 3T spindle (123 mm, 5 mm longer to the right) would fit. I believe a 3S ( 121.5 with 5 mm longer to the right) would also fit as it would only moves the right crank 1.5 mm closer to the frame. Same with a symmetrical 127 mm.
I'm pretty sure that a symmetrical 122 would not fit . On my bike, there is no way that the right crank can move 4mm closer to the frame.
If you want to go with a cartridge bb, the 127 might be the only option.
As for crank info,
that crank seems to be stock on my 84-86? mikado touring bike. It came originally with 50-46-28 half-step + granny rings which I really did not like. It's now 50-38-24. I have quite a few miles on it and I think it's a pretty nice crank if not especially light.
I have the same crank on my touring bike. The spindle that I have on the bike ( no way to know if it is original) is 133 mm long asymetric (3mm longer on the left side). If the left crank clearance is no problem, a 3T spindle (123 mm, 5 mm longer to the right) would fit. I believe a 3S ( 121.5 with 5 mm longer to the right) would also fit as it would only moves the right crank 1.5 mm closer to the frame. Same with a symmetrical 127 mm.
I'm pretty sure that a symmetrical 122 would not fit . On my bike, there is no way that the right crank can move 4mm closer to the frame.
If you want to go with a cartridge bb, the 127 might be the only option.
As for crank info,
that crank seems to be stock on my 84-86? mikado touring bike. It came originally with 50-46-28 half-step + granny rings which I really did not like. It's now 50-38-24. I have quite a few miles on it and I think it's a pretty nice crank if not especially light.
04-10-07, 04:15 AM
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Thanks, I hoped someone would have a set!
You might be right about the left-crank clearance, but I have a sneaking suspicion it won't be an issue with the specific frame I'd like to put them on - plenty of clearance for the chainstays. I'll report back when they're on. It might be a bit, have to pull some trickery to get the stripped aluminum (grr!) drive side off.
Thanks again!
You might be right about the left-crank clearance, but I have a sneaking suspicion it won't be an issue with the specific frame I'd like to put them on - plenty of clearance for the chainstays. I'll report back when they're on. It might be a bit, have to pull some trickery to get the stripped aluminum (grr!) drive side off.
Thanks again!
