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04-09-24, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by glysolid

Hi, in what condition do you think this crankset is in? . . .
Is it good or too worn? If I wanted to replace it, do I necessarily have to find a vintage crankset, or are there also recent models compatible with vintage bikes?
it is a Nervar 42/52: https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.a...m=115&AbsPos=6

Nervar made decent but not superb cranks, and I would not hesitate to use them. (I'd put Stronglight and Spécialités TA in a higher rank.) The chainring teeth do not look to me like they are too worn. But if they are, or you simply want different rings, it's not easy to find rings in the older 3 arm style. (The bolt circle diameter is 116 mm by the way.)

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