Originally Posted by
Crang
Im 5'7" but with a short 28" inseam. I recently moved down to 165mm cranks and got quite a bit of relief in my old knees. I see everyone here posting height but not inseam- seems like thats what matters. My torso is a couple inches too tall or legs are too short for my height.
Am 5'9" but with the same essential dimensions. Long-waisted, and shorter legs. Add to that an old injury in one leg/hip, power's down significantly there, and so I find 160-165mm cranks much more tolerable. I've altered the gearing way down from typical, to accommodate. Works best with the shorter cranks. Might not work for everyone, but it seems to work for you (knee joint relief) and me (easier pedaling, better cadence, more tolerant of injury area).