Originally Posted by
fthomas
Here is another site that I found:
Bicycle Crank Length
I think that I am going to go with a shorter crank on my touring bike.
Any thoughts or experience?
This appears to be the same formula that Lennard Zinn (framebuilder, VeloNews tech wizard, and all around tall guy) espouses. Since I have a 36" inseam, this would put me on 197.5's (yes, one NINETY seven). Considering that this isn't exactly a common size, and considering the knee problems I've experienced when trying 180's, I've stuck with 175's. They work fine, and I can turn 'em at 100+ rpms all day, no prob.
Scott P
Bend, OR