Introduced in 1984 the Comp TA, was geared towards the budding Triathlon market. hence the TA = Tri-Athlon. the COMP TA featured Tange #2 tubing and Shimano 600 componentry. the wheels were Araya Dark Anodized with Suzue Dark anodized hubs
The Comp TA name was dropped after 1984 as the rumor has it that there was legal issues with BF-Goodrich who also had automotive tires named Comp TA's
1984 was the first and last year for the Comp TA, with the Introduction of the Ironman in 1985.
| SPECS | 1984 Comp TA |
| Frame Color 1 | Titanium Silver/ Blue Grey |
| Frame Color 2 | Metallic Red/Silver |
| Frame Tubing | Tange 2 |
| Fork | Tange 2 sloped crown |
| General Groupset Notes | Shimano 600EX Anodizing: * bronze #dark grey |
| BB | Shimano 6207? |
| Crank | *Shimano FC-6207 53/42T |
| Gears | Shimano 6207 UG freewheel 13-24T 6 speed |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-6207 -FA friction (A-type keyhole shaped shifter braze-on) |
| FD | Shimano FD-6207 28.6 clamp |
| RD | Shimano RD-6207 short cage |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-6207 toe clips |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-6207 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-6207 non-aero |
| Bars | SR |
| Stem | SR Model CR |
| Headset | Shimano 6207 star nut |
| Seatpost | SR Laprade CT-P5 Fluted 27.0 |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Turbo |
| Hubs | #Suzue 36f/36r Dark Anodized |
| Rims | #Araya 20A 700c (622) or 27"(630) |
| Tires | IRC |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, with Black Nipples |
| Scheme | Contrasting Headtube |
| Head Badge | Boxed C same font as DT |
| DT Decal | Thick Centurion w/joined UR, unshaded font |
| TT Decal | Comp TA |
| Seattube Decal | Black Tange Champion at top, Quality from Japan/Designed in USA at base |
| Seat Stay Decal | Centurion on caps |
| Fork Decals | Black Tange Champion at top, Centurion on crown |
| Additional Graphics | None |
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