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ugot2dewitt

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7/21/2013 10:03 AM
Edited Date/Time: 7/21/2013 10:06 AM

I have seen many discussions about crank arm length. I am in the market for some new cranks and have seriously been considering some 160mm - 165mm. I run 175mm like most people now and I know the general rule is the taller you are the longer the crank arm. I am 5'10 but I have long legs.. I don't necessarily pedal while sitting down but it is next to impossible.. especially fakie.. Unless I choose to run a skyscraper seat post. I was wonder if it would maybe give me some more clearance as far as pedaling goes. Would I notice much of a difference? I don't care much about changing the way my gearing is, that I can adjust to.. Anyway . Any taller Riders riding shorter crank arms an whats your take? I know the general rule says no but I have thought about it for a while and I don't see how it could be anymore uncomfortable other than gear ratio.

Also new bike. Keep cliping the back pegs! Eh

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7/21/2013 10:06 AM

David Grant is 6-4 and he runs 165

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7/21/2013 10:11 AM

Some people run shorter cranks so they don't hit their feet on their pegs, others run shorter cranks because it makes their hops and spins more comfortable.
I personally would really like to try out some shorter cranks (I've always rode 175mm)

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7/21/2013 10:18 AM

LorenzoGallegos wrote:

Some people run shorter cranks so they don't hit their feet on their pegs, others run shorter cranks because it makes their ...more

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Im 5.8 and I'm using 175s atm but I used to have a pair of 170s and they felt better for sure.

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ugot2dewitt

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7/21/2013 10:32 AM

Yeah I have always had 175. I think I am gonna give it a go. Just can't decide on 160 or 165. I mean if you are not racing I don't see the point. Never had a problem with my heals clipping the pegs but on this new frame it happens quite often. Pain in the ass!

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7/21/2013 12:00 PM

6'1 & i run 160mms on my Pegless bike & i'll probably end up with 165mms on my Pegged Bike.

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7/21/2013 1:32 PM

I would recommend going 165 or 170
good balance between short and long

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7/21/2013 1:45 PM

I'd go for the 165's, thats what i run and i love it

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ugot2dewitt

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7/21/2013 2:55 PM

Yeah I think 165s will be what I do.. Been seeing quite a bit of taller riders going that route. I'm sure it may take some time getting used to.. I already run a pretty messed up gear ratio. 30/12 I like it quite a bit but I may have to do some changing.

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7/21/2013 3:22 PM

im runnin 180s
dems feel good

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