{"product_id":"black-specialties-ta-pro-5-vis-cyclotourist-crankset-175mm-50t-rare-1","title":"BLACK Specialties TA Pro 5 Vis Cyclotourist Crankset: 175mm, 50T RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHave you ever seen a black anodized T.A. Pro 5 Vis crank before?  We haven't, and it doesn't appear that the internet has either.  Origins or reasons it's black are unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe T.A. Pro 5 Vis (commonly called the Cyclotourist or Cyclotouriste) crank is considered by many touring and randonnee cyclists to be the finest crank ever produced (\u003ca title=\"TA cyclo touriste article\" href=\"http:\/\/velo-orange.blogspot.com\/2007\/12\/ta-cyclo-touriste-cranks-redux.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eincluding Jan Heine and Velo Orange\u003c\/a\u003e).  It can be run as it comes as a single speed, or set up as a double or triple.  It has a nearly infinite selection of chainring sizes available.  It's also lightweight, strong, and attractive.  It's Q-factor is very low, possibly the lowest of any crank.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis one comes with the original chainring bolts, a 50t chainrings, and metal T.A. logo dust caps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGreat used condition.  Chainring teeth show minimal wear, and has tons of life left.  Drive-side arm is missing it's decal (though these are easily available in pairs, for about $15).  Arms have light scratching and marks in the anodizing throughout, but no deep scratches or gouges.  Dust caps in great shape.  End caps are lightly scratched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e175mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eEnglish pedal threads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e50T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMade in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"T.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52631404380300,"sku":"4329","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/TSR_Watermark_-_2371_ta_cyclotourist_pro_5_vis_track_pista_crank_black_175mm_50t__31425.1462493095.1280.1280_4ba05f21-dc26-4a7b-ae7d-c47f9aace0ed.jpg?v=1791192534","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/black-specialties-ta-pro-5-vis-cyclotourist-crankset-175mm-50t-rare-1","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}