Thread started by speedybrian2000 at 10.5.07 - 4:18 pm

What are the advantages to having long cranks? I ride with some 180's which feel good, but ive seen 185's that i want. Will I feel more tired sooner? Can I ride faster? Does the length have something to do with your leg measurement? - (hey, im not trying to compensate for anything!)

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Google: Lennard Zinn Crank Experiment



franz
10.5.07 - 4:32 pm

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Here's some good info on appropriate crank size....

Click here.



Richard_Colossus
10.5.07 - 4:33 pm

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Something to consider - especially if you're riding fixed - there is going to be more risk of pedal strikes with longer cranks. Considering I occasionally get pedal strikes pedaling through steep turns on 172.5 cranks I can't imagine going from 180 to 185?!



Knittens
10.5.07 - 5:08 pm

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what size crank is everyone running???





speedybrian2000
10.7.07 - 10:27 pm

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guys, thanks for the info!

check thiis out, 220mm cranks!!!

http://www.zinncycles.com/cranks.aspx



speedybrian2000
10.7.07 - 10:31 pm

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165 on my go-less-slow bike, 170 on my loaded touring bikes. I like to spin and take corners more aggressively on the faster bike.



cabhauler
10.7.07 - 10:33 pm

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if you're tall, long cranks are okay...

if you're short, stick with the shorter ones...

I'm 5' 5" and I tried going to a 172.5 and my knees started hurting because it changed the knee stroke...





adrian
10.8.07 - 2:47 pm

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