Crank length cogitations

[kingoffootball]

I mainly ride 175 mm cranks. I have some 180 mm to try, but I haven't actually fitted them to a bike. I have one bike with 172.5 mm where I notice the difference, but I'm used to it now. I've previously had come bikes with 170 mm fitted and it I rode them a decent distance I'd start to get a little discomfort in my knees.

Actually, I think the Topline cranks I rode for quite some time might have been 177.5 mm but if they were I didn't notice the difference. They damaged my leg more dramatically, but that wasn't related to the length.

 

[7Speed]

I can see this going the way of MTB handlebars in the early 90s.

 

[minor_LEGEND]

I can see this going the way of MTB handlebars in the early 90s.

Long cranks are the new 'chopped down bars' of the 2020's?

 

[7Speed]

Long cranks are the new 'chopped down bars' of the 2020's?

Shorter cranks…maybe…has that feel about it. Not much evidence, lots of opinion (including mine!). As long as people are comfortable, happy and safe (unlike the really cut down bars) it’s all good, right?

 

[pigman]

Pog is doing ok in the Giro, having moved from 172.5 to 170 to now 165s.

I realise he's a bit of a phenomenon, unlike all of us

 

[moonlite]

Pog is doing ok in the Giro, having moved from 172.5 to 170 to now 165s.

I realise he's a bit of a phenomenon, unlike all of us

Didn't know he'd changed but it seems to be working well for him!

 

[7Speed]

Pog could probably run with one crank arm at the moment. Through the classics and Giro he has looked like he has the ability to make a decisive move whenever he chooses. Will be interesting to see how his form holds for the Tour.

 

[kingoffootball]

Pog is doing ok in the Giro, having moved from 172.5 to 170 to now 165s.

I realise he's a bit of a phenomenon, unlike all of us

He's only 5'9", so a shorter crank seems to make sense.

 

[pigman]

Pog could probably run with one crank arm at the moment. Through the classics and Giro he has looked like he has the ability to make a decisive move whenever he chooses. Will be interesting to see how his form holds for the Tour.

Don't think there will be any viable opposition. Vinny may ride, but will be nowhere near his competitive best