What is the correct crank length for me?

What is the correct crank length for me?

The crank length represents the distance between the centre of the bottom bracket and the centre of the pedal axis. The most common lengths are 170, 172.5 and 175 mm, but it is possible to find cranks between 165 and 180 mm in the market.

Are 175 cranks too long?

If you are 6’2″ then 175 is probably a small-med for your size. If you were 5’2″ then it would be a long crank.

Should I go for shorter cranks?

A shorter crank length for the shorter triathlete will give all the above benefits and more, as less leverage will encourage a higher cadence saving their legs for the run. A lower aero bar position is achievable as knee tracking at the top of the stroke is improved.

What’s the best crank length for my bike?

Adjusting your saddle height alters your body position in relation to your frame, and depending on the adjustment made, will open or close your hip angle. When done correctly, changing crank lengths can impact comfort, aerodynamics, clearance, and performance. Most cranksets are available in 160 mm, 165 mm, 170 mm, and 175 mm options.

How tall do you have to be to get a 165 mm crank?

Shorter males can reasonably easily obtain 165 mm cranks after-market, leaving only males shorter than 1.68 m (5’6″), the lower 15% of the distribution, to struggle to find something appropriate.

Which is longer 175mm or 175mm crank arms?

Most XC riders will run 175mm crank arms which have greater leverage, and since you are doing more climbing typically than crazy downhill descents, you can get away with longer cranks and not smash them on rocks.

What’s the difference between men and women bike cranks?

So, why do cranks offered on men’s bikes only vary between 170 mm and 175 mm, a 3% difference, and on women’s bikes between 165 mm and 172.5 mm, a 4.5% difference?