Originally Posted by
mrdstone
I have one of those Novice questions; How does the length of the crank affect the performance of the crank-set and so the bike? Or is it just another way to fit you to your bike?
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cranks.html
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm
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