bloodyshogun wrote:
You are correct Dave. In that case, you might want to re-state the goal of your test.
Based on your tilte: "My testing to try and find best crank length with my Velotron"
I assumed you mean "best" crank length for overall speed in a triathlon position.This is based on your recent posts around your bike fit exercise.
However, it sound like you mean either:
1. "Best" = "Max" power generated in a relaxed (road-bike) like position
2. "Best" = "Shortest" crank length that you can pedal in a relaxed (road-bike) like position before losing power
3. "Best" = Other ???
I just read through all 12-ish pages of the post, and I have no clarity on what you are trying to achieve. I understand that in the end you want to be in a better triathlon position (or maybe I am wrong in that, too). I understand that many people have been telling you to shorten your crank and you are giving it a try. However, I don't think this test is well defined yet.
Yep, my first goal is to find the best crank length for me. This means trying to find a balance, hopefully with some data, for various thinks.
HR. Bike fit. Comfort. Max power but has no impact on my running.
I have zero idea where you are getting stuff to talk about a road bike stuff. I have never talked about wanting a road bike anything.
I just keep smiling with the attack comments from the ST bullies. Oh well, who knows what I will end up with. BUT, at least I have will data to back up
what I am doing, rather than just folks personal opinions.
So far in my month of testing, and a bike fit, I have learned that 200's are probably too long for me. Pushing high RPM's gives me higher heart rates.
Using 175 cranks, with having my seat no 90mm behind the BB, and pushing like 70 rpm, has me feeling that I am atleast pushing the pedals.
Who knows but off season is the time to work on things.
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