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New Cranks. 175, 170, 165
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TA3
May 18, 15 9:10
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So the cranks are on all three of my bikes.

175 on my MTB
170 on my road bike
165 on my tri bike.

So far I really like the lengths and it feels like I am pedaling very similar on all three. at TDC I have similar sensations in all three positions.

So as my upper body drops my cranks get shorter. Of note I have a fairly aggressive position on the MTB bike.
Last edited by: Triagain2: May 22, 15 21:54
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gregf83
May 18, 15 10:28
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Triagain2 wrote:
So as my upper body drops my cranks get longer.
You mean shorter?
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Re: New Cranks. 175, 170, 165 [gregf83] [ In reply to ]
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TA3
May 18, 15 11:59
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damn.
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Re: New Cranks. 175, 170, 165 [Triagain2] [ In reply to ]
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kanman
May 22, 15 15:41
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How tall are you? What is your inseam?
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Re: New Cranks. 175, 170, 165 [Triagain2] [ In reply to ]
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adamas
May 22, 15 16:49
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Crank lengths are widely disputed. The fact they can dramatically change gearing is not: http://www.slowtwitch.com/...nd_Gearing_4095.html

If you plan on any 6%+ climbs and aren't 4 W/kg+, something to think about.

I'm fairly tall (6'1"/ 32" inseam) and I live in an area where I ride tons of hills and will be doing IM Lake Tahoe this fall. 175s, 52-36, and 11-32. No regrets. YMMV, but something to bear in mind.
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TA3
May 22, 15 21:55
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5'10"

not sure on inseam
Will measure later
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Re: New Cranks. 175, 170, 165 [adamas] [ In reply to ]
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TA3
May 22, 15 21:56
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thanks
I change my casette based on terrain
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