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165mm vs 170mm cranks for Randonnuering
So I have two cranksets lying around in my shed. FSA Omega 170mm with the Megaexo BB, and a Shimano 105 165mm crankset with its BB. The weight differences aren't much. The FSA set is about 150g heavier. I am wondering if the extra mechanical advantage of the extra 5mm negates the extra weight.
Though my legs are shorter than average, I usually don't have any knee problems with 170mm cranks. I originally bought the 165mm cranks based off recommendations because of my shorter stature. For short rides, either set works great. But with a 200k ride, the wrong choice could lead to a longer day near the 100 mile mark.