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01-16-24, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sierra_rider

I myself feel best on 172.5 or 175mm cranks, and can easily spin a 90-100 rpm cadence on them.

In what way does, e.g., a 165-mm crank feel inferior to those crank lengths for you?

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