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Looking for 2 2-piece Triumph cranks, which are proper for D2 forward. I do have a couple of cast cranks for trade or will purchase outright.

danohallaron wrote: Wed Dec 17, 2025 9:36 pm Looking for 2 2-piece Triumph cranks, which are proper for D2 forward. I do have a couple of cast cranks for trade or will purchase outright.

Just a question, what is a 2-piece crank? Picture would be great.

Chuck

ChuckA wrote: Thu Dec 18, 2025 12:05 pm

danohallaron wrote: Wed Dec 17, 2025 9:36 pm Looking for 2 2-piece Triumph cranks, which are proper for D2 forward. I do have a couple of cast cranks for trade or will purchase outright.

Just a question, what is a 2-piece crank? Picture would be great.

Chuck

I believe he is referring to the crank construction where the shaft and crank throw are two separate pieces that were joined together, versus a crank made from a casting.

Like this...

Got it, just never heard it called that way.
Is there any rhyme or reason for which crank is used on what model?

I looked at some of mine and
Fireside A, (3) Standard D's, Home F, Home B, Triumph F, Opera - All have 2 piece cranks
Fireside B, Triumph B, Standard F - All with cast cranks.

Inquiring minds, etc, etc

Chuck

Been away for a few days. The two-piece crank, on the Triumph, replaced the cast crank starting with the D2, and included the D2, E, F and perhaps the G.

What are you willing ro pay for a nice 2 piece crank for a triumph

I always believe the seller sets the price. But will certainly pay market price. You can PM if you want to sell it. Thanks.

danohallaron wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 2:51 pm I always believe the seller sets the price. But will certainly pay market price. You can PM if you want to sell it. Thanks.

I totally agree. Too many times my fair offer is just a target to beat.

danohallaron wrote: Sun Dec 28, 2025 2:51 pm I always believe the seller sets the price. But will certainly pay market price. You can PM if you want to sell it. Thanks.

It was kind of you to even respond to the "offer".

I am confronted with this almost daily, folks wanting to sell one item or a complete collection. I've learned the hard way to walk away from any seller that won't quote a price.

Raphael