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Benefits of 175 cranks for cross?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Hall Dec 23, 2012.

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2 x Empella Bonfire SL , TRP, Sram Rival, Ultegra Brand new and Used

Used Items  2 x Empella Bonfire SL frame and Forks, comes with  seat clamp, FSA headset with integrated cable hanger. Size Seat tube 57cm C-2-T, Top Tube 55cm C-2-C, Head tube 13cm Both bought from new 3 years ago still in decent condition. £300 each or £550 for both 2 x Sram Rival (black) 175mm GXP crank arms. 130BCD, Will include BB but will proberbly need replacing soon? £40 each 2 x Sram Rival Rear mech in Black, jockey wheels recently replaced good condition, £30 each 2 x Sram…See More
Dec 23, 2012
Matt Hall replied to Matt Hall's discussion Benefits of 175 cranks for cross?
"In the end I have gone for 172.5. I think the idea of keeping the same crank lengths as on my other bikes makes sense. Previously ive used 175 but thats just from what people have said is the norm.   I'll let you know if anything…"
Dec 23, 2012
Andrew Johnson replied to Matt Hall's discussion Benefits of 175 cranks for cross?
"I changed from 175mm to 172.5mm cranks this year and couldnt tell the difference on my cross bike. More leverage of longer cranks could be beneficial on steep climbs though"
Dec 23, 2012
Michael Guilford replied to Matt Hall's discussion Benefits of 175 cranks for cross?
"More ground clearance with shorter cranks, but higher minimum centre of gravity height. I prefer 170mm or 172.5mm for offroad, but in my opinion its one of the less important bike fit variables. I think the so-called science behind crank length is…"
Dec 23, 2012
Neil Mansfield replied to Matt Hall's discussion Benefits of 175 cranks for cross?
"I use 175 on road and 172.5 for cross. Although I'm sometimes described as a boffin, there's no science for me - it just feels right!"
Dec 21, 2012
Lee Shunburne replied to Matt Hall's discussion Benefits of 175 cranks for cross?
"Are you going shorter or longer?!"
Dec 21, 2012
Mark Cotton replied to Matt Hall's discussion Benefits of 175 cranks for cross?
"Good question, wonder what the science is behind it, any boffins out there know?  Does the geometry of different bikes change things particularly with cross? Does your height or leg length make a difference to what crank length…"
Dec 21, 2012
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Benefits of 175 cranks for cross?

 Does 2.5mm make any difference?  See More
Dec 20, 2012

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