Originally Posted by
onetwentyeight
[I]If 185 was proportional to that height don't you think Shimano, SRAM, or Campagnolo would produce cranks in those lengths?
In a word, NO. Back in the 70's, the same argument was used for any crank length other than 170 and any handlebar width other than 40 cm. The situation is better now, but bike stuff is still made for folks of "average" size and proportions. Step outside the middle of the bell-curve, and it's pretty much hit or miss, usually the latter.
Oh, and I love the advice from the "middle of the curve" folks, that basically amounts to, "Well, it works fine for me, what the f**k is wrong with you??"
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