Originally Posted by
tmh657
I saw some Dura Ace track cranks on Craigs list that are 175mm long. I am used to 170mm and haven't had a toe overlap problem yet. I have a conversion with about 9 1/2 inches of BB clearance.
It sounds like a good deal_$160 for crank, bb and a Vuelta chain ring. Brand new the crank is like $300.
Any input would be welcome.
i run 175s on my mtbs and that's what i was used to. they are better for leverage but as mentioned not as good for spinning. when i started riding fixed my cranks were 172.5 and even with those i get a bit of pedal strike every now and then. personally i feel shorter cranks are better for road/fixed bikes but ymmv.