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Cranks best left in their box then!
Any help with an ID on this frame
I don't think you've provided any image, if you attached a lot maybe try doing less, in a few posts.
Skülly-
Cranks best left in their box then!
My question was rhetorical.
Now that I'm not trying to compete I don't use aluminium cranks very often - even with the best, breakages are not all that rare.
One of my clubmates broke his leg badly when a crank failed - he ended up with one leg slightly shorter that the other. He was a first class mechanic, so it wasn't bad maintenance.
Recently I had to reject a Campag crank from my own road bike because it had a crack starting at the pedal thread - I was lucky to spot it in time.
Even steel cranks break occasionally - I have seen a Chater crank which had snapped in the middle for no apparent reason. But let's not get too panicky - it's impossible to get through life without some risks.
So don't overtighten your square taper cotterless cranks too viciously, and keep a look out for cracks when cleaning.
clubman
Hi, Any help with an ID on this frame would be appreciated. Brazed construction, probably on the cusp of 40's/50's but thought someone might be able to assist. Frame Number E2496