Are these really 2nd Gen profiles?

[martylaa]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Old-School-Profile-Racing-2ND-GEN-3pc-Crank-180mm-SE_W0QQitemZ140376752215QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item20af1b4057

Look like 3rd gen to me or am i mistaken???

[CD17]

Yes look like third to me too, up until a year or so ago everyone thought these were 2nd gen Profile's, I know I sold a set around three or four years ago & listed them as 2nd Gen thinking they were 

[martylaa]

nah deffo 3rd gen for me 1st and 2nd gen were the boxed type were'nt they?

[trasher]

these are listed as second gen on martins



http://martinbike.jalbum.net/Bike%20Builder/Cranks%20&%20Drivetrain/slides/nosprofiles1.html

[Jt]

1st gen flat faced, and 2nd gen indented is how i have always descibed mine...

its just easier.

i remember this being debated before..

[Mattdub]

3rd's  ( like on my GHP cruiser ) .

[neiljonarcus]

2nd gen i just bought some

[martylaa]

nah i agree with others 3rd gen for me exactly same as the ones i just got

[neiljonarcus]

1st gen   http://martinbike.jalbum.net/Bike%20Builder/Cranks%20&%20Drivetrain/slides/martin-bike_1982_1stgen_Profilecranks.html


2nd gen    http://martinbike.jalbum.net/Bike%20Builder/Cranks%20&%20Drivetrain/slides/nosprofiles1.html


http://martinbike.jalbum.net/Bike%20Builder/Cranks%20&%20Drivetrain/slides/martin-bike_1983Profile_ad-800x600.html

[martylaa]

here's the museum thread that almost explains the differences between  the various generations:
http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=14699

i go off this one neil, the ones on ebay are exactly the same as the 3rd gen i just bought
when and if i ever sell they'll be listed as 3rd gen for me like

[neiljonarcus]

1st gen  was square pure box  and 2nd  gen rounded with indent for decals  is this not right  

[martylaa]

click on the bmx museum link mate you'll see why i reckon 3rd gen, have a look mate

[neiljonarcus]

click on the bmx museum link mate you'll see why i reckon 3rd gen, have a look mate

just had a read there marty  still nice cranks and i think i got them for a good price     may i ask what you paid for yours ?

[neiljonarcus]

hear are mine 

[HUTCHMAN]

3rd gen Neil. still a lush bit of kit though.

[Mattdub]

1st Gen = Squarer section - no decal indent .
2nd Gen = Squarer section - decal indent .
3rd Gen = Slightly rounded edges - decal indent .

My understanding anyhow .......... 

If someone has all three then get a pic up of them together 

[martylaa]

1st Gen = Squarer section - no decal indent .
2nd Gen = Squarer section - decal indent .
3rd Gen = Slightly rounded edges - decal indent .

My understanding anyhow .......... 

If someone has all three then get a pic up of them together 

if anyone has all 3 
then pm me and i'll take the 1st gen

[Jt]

only 1's and 2's for me then..

so, technically, i have described mine, so far, as correct