I'm curious about crank length for older riders (I'm 56 with one knee surgery under my belt and anticipate another one in the next few years). I read Kriby Palm's pages on
crank length but didn't see any discussion of crank length and rider's age. My concern is that as you age and your knees get more creaky longer cranks will be harder on your knees as you try to produce power at the beginning of the power stroke, when your knees are in their maximally flexed position. A shorter crank will not flex your knees as much.
That's my thought/concern anyway. Opinions and advice gratefully appreciated...
Skip Montanaro