fixed crank vs. ss crank
08-14-05, 09:35 PM
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fixed crank vs. ss crank
so a question for those of you who ride both ss and fixed gear. what crank arm lengths do you use? do you have longer on one as opposed to the other, any reasons?
My fixed has 170, and I'm currently building a singlespeed, debating on arm length.
go at it kids!
My fixed has 170, and I'm currently building a singlespeed, debating on arm length.
go at it kids!
08-15-05, 06:51 AM
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Fixed on the road I run 170. Off-road, I switch between fixed and SS and use 175. Some people like to run longer cranks on the trail, 180 or better, but there's lots of rocks where I ride and even freewheeling I clip them sometimes. I rather have the clearance than a tiny bit more leverage.
08-15-05, 05:00 PM
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rad, I'm stoked that dans comp now has the dotek cranks in 170. $30 for cranks, hellz yes.
08-15-05, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by r-dub
I ride 172.5's just to be difficult
