Crank Length Question
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In my experience, the wrong crank length is very noticeable. I always feel cramped on anything under 175mm and can definitely feel it - especially on a road bike.
In my experience, the wrong crank length is very noticeable. I always feel cramped on anything under 175mm and can definitely feel it - especially on a road bike.
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I feel that you notice it when you get on the bike but once you are a few miles into the ride you have forgotten all about it.
I have bikes with 180 mm, 175 mm, 170 mm and 165 mm and they all feel fine for me at a fraction under 6 foot and 33/34 inch inside leg.
Also too short is not a problem where as too long could be.
I feel that you notice it when you get on the bike but once you are a few miles into the ride you have forgotten all about it.
I have bikes with 180 mm, 175 mm, 170 mm and 165 mm and they all feel fine for me at a fraction under 6 foot and 33/34 inch inside leg.
Also too short is not a problem where as too long could be.
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I'm sure you will be fine, unless you are doing something serious
I'm sure you will be fine, unless you are doing something serious
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I'm on the short side 5'7" with legs to match. Prefer 170's but use 175's on my daily commuter without major issues. Maybe in my head but I do feel I annoy my dodgy knees a little more on the 175's if I push the big ring too hard.
Desperate to try 165's but they are like rocking horse poo.
Good article on crank length here but take it with a pinch of salt. There is a more in depth one I came across whist researching bike fit I can dig out if you are interested.
http://bikedynamics.co.uk/FitGuidecranks.htm
I'm on the short side 5'7" with legs to match. Prefer 170's but use 175's on my daily commuter without major issues. Maybe in my head but I do feel I annoy my dodgy knees a little more on the 175's if I push the big ring too hard.
Desperate to try 165's but they are like rocking horse poo.
Good article on crank length here but take it with a pinch of salt. There is a more in depth one I came across whist researching bike fit I can dig out if you are interested.
http://bikedynamics.co.uk/FitGuidecranks.htm
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I'm small (160cm) and I would use 170 or 165 cranks.
But I prefer 175mm on my mtb, like they were BMX : I love the torque given with those longer arms.
But on road, were I prefer more velocity, I go to 172,5. But I don't love the 170mm feeling
I'm small (160cm) and I would use 170 or 165 cranks.
But I prefer 175mm on my mtb, like they were BMX : I love the torque given with those longer arms.
But on road, were I prefer more velocity, I go to 172,5. But I don't love the 170mm feeling
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Thanks for all the replies chaps
I took the plunge on a 170mm crank-set.
Given I'm under 5'10" and shorter legs I reckon they'll probably work quite well...slightly hypothetical anyway realistically as I'm not well enough to ride, but always built in hope!
Cheers
Thanks for all the replies chaps
I took the plunge on a 170mm crank-set.
Given I'm under 5'10" and shorter legs I reckon they'll probably work quite well...slightly hypothetical anyway realistically as I'm not well enough to ride, but always built in hope!
Cheers
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