Anyone dropped to a 165 crank and enjoyed it?
A few articles with high profile folks seem to suggest there is next to no downsides and lots of advantages. So why isn't 165 the norm?
https://road.cc/content/feature/are-shorter-cranks-better-your-bike-295963?amp
Interesting, I had a bike fit with a well-known London fitter. I am 190cm/6ft3”. He told me I needed longer cranks, 180mm, as I currently have 172.5mm.
I got recommended to drop down to 160mm the other day (I’m 5’10).
Guess it’s just not in manufacturers interests for us all to want shorter cranks and narrower bars. Tho shimano do 160 now to be fair.
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Anyone dropped to a 165 crank and enjoyed it?
A few articles with high profile folks seem to suggest there is next to no downsides and lots of advantages. So why isn't 165 the norm?
https://road.cc/content/feature/are-shorter-cranks-better-your-bike-295963?amp