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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

08-09-19, 11:11 AM

Replies: 54

Shorter crank length as you age?

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Posted By BlazingPedals

I've never tried, but I suspect you're right that...

I've never tried, but I suspect you're right that going from 170 to 165 would be barely noticeable. Going 'short' is pretty common in the recumbent world; but it usually means going from 170 to 153....

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

08-08-19, 01:14 PM

Replies: 54

Shorter crank length as you age?

Views: 13,106

Posted By BlazingPedals

I think there are three instances in which...

I think there are three instances in which shorter cranks can help:
1. if you're short and have short legs.
2. if you have a knee replacement and as a result have less range of motion.
3. if you...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

08-03-10, 05:55 AM

Replies: 54

Shorter crank length as you age?

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Posted By BlazingPedals

I had a brief experiment with 155mm short cranks....

I had a brief experiment with 155mm short cranks. I found that I couldn't spin enough faster to make up for the lost leverage, and it felt like I was pushing harder all the time. I also lost...

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