{"product_id":"nib-nos-specialties-t-a-4690-strada-route-pedals-9-16-bsa-rare-black-cages-vintage-1960-s-1970-s-1980-s","title":"NIB\/NOS Specialties T.A. 4690 Strada \/ Route Pedals: 9\/16\" BSA - RARE Black Cages - Vintage 1960's 1970's 1980's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is a super rare version with special order \"black chrome\" cages (via their 1970's catalog, shown in pics)! Most of these were in polished silver alloy, and others were hard anodized (that brown color, like our modern pista TA pedals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese 1960's to early 1980's TA pedals are sought after for French randonneur bicycles and even non-French road bikes, as they're regarded as among (or the) best platform pedals ever made.  They are extremely well made, beautiful, and lightweight.  Super rare part!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThey have many features that weren't common until the 1990's. Grease ports at the end of the intricate dust caps.  Needle bearings on the crank side and balls on the outside.  Polyurethane cups for waterproofing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eNew old stock in bottom half original Styrofoam package.  There is slight shop wear. Bearings are smooth and well adjusted, though their grease is decades old and could use a refresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThreads: BCS 9\/16, English \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlack cages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"T.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53536147374220,"sku":"16270","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/IMG_0820__47870.1764802298.1280.1280.jpg?v=1792381436","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/nib-nos-specialties-t-a-4690-strada-route-pedals-9-16-bsa-rare-black-cages-vintage-1960-s-1970-s-1980-s","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}