crank length

[KnottedYet]

I don't know nothin'.

There are some pretty wild equations you can use to figure out crank length. Don't know where they went, but if I find 'em I'll post 'em.

Honestly, that's too much math for me.

I have 170's on one bike and 175's on the other. I like my 175 a lot. I'm a masher with long femurs.

I guess you just start with what you've got, list out any problems you have with them (do they hurt your knees, can you get a good KOPS, do you feel like you are struggling against them, and so on) and then change out from there.

Before going after crank length, though, I'd get a really good bike fit. Make sure it isn't an issue of saddle placement or reach or cleats affecting your leggies.

[RoadRaven]

Hmmm... interesting reading...

My first bike had 175 cranks.
Then I got a smaller frame/bike (Giant) and it had 170 cranks. That is the bike I raced on.

Then we bought another race bike for me - also with 170 cranks on - and a women specific frame (EMC2) and turned my Giant into a time trial specific bike.

I have just reverted to 175 cranks on my time trial bike (Giant) to hopefully help my speed...

I have enjoyed reading this. Thank you for starting it.