Better knee angle
Better torso / hip angle
Better endurance
Aero benefits (due to being able to hold position)
More watts
It just feels better. //
What if you only got two of the listed above, would that not be worth it too? You seem to be arguing from a position of you just haven't tried it yet, so someone tell me conclusively why you should get shorter cranks. Its great that your fitter has the adjustable cranks, and you both seem to agree that there is no loss of power with the shorter ones. So what are the possible downsides that everyone is talking about?? And the one you left out besides holding aero position longer, is the actual static aero position they will afford you.
Like Dave said, best to just try it out after accounting for all the other micro adjustments you must make for a really informed comparison. And it you just get one of your list, and lose nothing, seems like it would be the thing to do, no? I raced an entire pro career on 175's and now ride in a much better, more comfortable and aero position with my 155's. I got virtually all of your list, except more watts. Faster on the same watts, but no more...
Better torso / hip angle
Better endurance
Aero benefits (due to being able to hold position)
More watts
It just feels better. //
What if you only got two of the listed above, would that not be worth it too? You seem to be arguing from a position of you just haven't tried it yet, so someone tell me conclusively why you should get shorter cranks. Its great that your fitter has the adjustable cranks, and you both seem to agree that there is no loss of power with the shorter ones. So what are the possible downsides that everyone is talking about?? And the one you left out besides holding aero position longer, is the actual static aero position they will afford you.
Like Dave said, best to just try it out after accounting for all the other micro adjustments you must make for a really informed comparison. And it you just get one of your list, and lose nothing, seems like it would be the thing to do, no? I raced an entire pro career on 175's and now ride in a much better, more comfortable and aero position with my 155's. I got virtually all of your list, except more watts. Faster on the same watts, but no more...