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clubman
And now for something completely different:
BSA/TA Cyclotouriste
Sorry it's upside down, but you should be able to get the idea. It's really the BSA cranks which I'm particularly fond of. The TA rings are (or were) a very common sight.
I believe this five pin pattern was an original BSA design which dates from 1904 but was adopted by other manufacturers and must be one of the longest lasting designs in the bike game.
It must be admitted that steel cranks are heavier than ali, but for me nowadays (post racing) the difference is so small I prefer to put up with the weight in favour of the elegance, as I see it, of the steel. In a moment I will post a shot of the left hand crank.