anyone run 165 cranks for cross? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T00:55:54Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/anyone-run-165-cranks-for-cross?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A102157&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI think it's fine to experime…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-24:1198434:Comment:1021132011-08-24T02:15:11.922ZChris Mayhewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisMayhew
<p>I think it's fine to experiment, certainly. That's not a big difference. On the other hand, if you find 170's uncomfortable I'm not sure simply shorter cranks are going to address the issue. But it's a small experiment so it's worth trying.</p>
<p>You won't really have any change in leverage. It's a geared bike and the difference is so small it won't have much effect.</p>
<p>I think it's fine to experiment, certainly. That's not a big difference. On the other hand, if you find 170's uncomfortable I'm not sure simply shorter cranks are going to address the issue. But it's a small experiment so it's worth trying.</p>
<p>You won't really have any change in leverage. It's a geared bike and the difference is so small it won't have much effect.</p> There are two schools of thou…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-24:1198434:Comment:1021002011-08-24T01:07:36.461ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
There are two schools of thought here. One is, as some eluded to, that the longer lever helps you push the gear over. The other is that a shorter crank arm is easier to spin. I guess it may depend on what sort of rider are you? If more of a spinner, then 165 may be the way to go.<br />
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My personal preference is that I'm still undecided.
There are two schools of thought here. One is, as some eluded to, that the longer lever helps you push the gear over. The other is that a shorter crank arm is easier to spin. I guess it may depend on what sort of rider are you? If more of a spinner, then 165 may be the way to go.<br />
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My personal preference is that I'm still undecided. IMHO. I wouldn't change too m…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1023432011-08-23T03:00:13.002ZWaynehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Wayne
IMHO. I wouldn't change too much from my normal crank length if at all, serious knee damage possible
IMHO. I wouldn't change too much from my normal crank length if at all, serious knee damage possible Yep. I run 165 SRAM red with…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1021572011-08-23T02:59:18.881ZDavid whitlockhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Davidwhitlock
Yep. I run 165 SRAM red with a 48/34 and an 11/28 for everything (CX, road, mountain, touring...) and find the length very comfortable, easier on my knees and more efficient for hill climbs.
Yep. I run 165 SRAM red with a 48/34 and an 11/28 for everything (CX, road, mountain, touring...) and find the length very comfortable, easier on my knees and more efficient for hill climbs. i've been running 170 on my o…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1021542011-08-23T02:44:17.925ZErinhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Erin
i've been running 170 on my other bikes, but i'm only 5'2 and have been contemplating going shorter bc i find them uncomfortable. just wondering if losing the 5mm of lever length will make a difference, or if i'll really need it in cx
i've been running 170 on my other bikes, but i'm only 5'2 and have been contemplating going shorter bc i find them uncomfortable. just wondering if losing the 5mm of lever length will make a difference, or if i'll really need it in cx i found an old crank that hap…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1017232011-08-23T02:41:01.505ZAndrew Rosenberghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AndrewRosenberg907
<p>i found an old crank that happened to be 165, i've used it for commuting /long distance rides/ low gear spinning, i race single speed CX and i was definitely considering running with the same crank arm length. IDK if 5 mm will make the difference, but i think it could be worthwhile.......on the flip side, i know guys out west who run 175, it's all a crap shoot sometimes....go with the lightest and strongest in your price range</p>
<p>i found an old crank that happened to be 165, i've used it for commuting /long distance rides/ low gear spinning, i race single speed CX and i was definitely considering running with the same crank arm length. IDK if 5 mm will make the difference, but i think it could be worthwhile.......on the flip side, i know guys out west who run 175, it's all a crap shoot sometimes....go with the lightest and strongest in your price range</p> Vs what on your other bikes?…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-08-23:1198434:Comment:1020712011-08-23T01:59:22.126ZChris Mayhewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisMayhew
Vs what on your other bikes? For what reason?
Vs what on your other bikes? For what reason?