What does a 5mm crank difference do?
10-29-06, 12:42 PM
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What does a 5mm crank difference do?
So i have steel 170mm road cranks on my bike. It's a converted but has a high bottom bracket which has never pedal striked:
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So what i want to know is if i get 165s what will be the diff other than having a better % of not having pedal strike? If i do get alum crank will the weight diff be slight or noticable compared to having steel? Also are alu better durable for street than steel or should i stick with the steel( btw it is a very good crank from the 80's not sure what kind tho).
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So what i want to know is if i get 165s what will be the diff other than having a better % of not having pedal strike? If i do get alum crank will the weight diff be slight or noticable compared to having steel? Also are alu better durable for street than steel or should i stick with the steel( btw it is a very good crank from the 80's not sure what kind tho).
10-29-06, 12:59 PM
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The differences will be very slight, but in addition to a greater lean angle, you will have a slightly smoother spin since your foot will travel a smaller distance each time it goes around, but you will also have slightly less power for each stroke.
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^sivat, your bareknuckle is the best!!!
gyeswho, dont fret about that 5mm. those 170mm cranks you are running should be good enough. altough one could potentially spin better on smaller cranks, one shouldnt rely on parts for a lack of technique (if smooth spinning ever becomes an issue). enjoy what you have and ride it.
gyeswho, dont fret about that 5mm. those 170mm cranks you are running should be good enough. altough one could potentially spin better on smaller cranks, one shouldnt rely on parts for a lack of technique (if smooth spinning ever becomes an issue). enjoy what you have and ride it.
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Originally Posted by boroSS
^sivat, your bareknuckle is the best!!!
gyeswho, dont fret about that 5mm. those 170mm cranks you are running should be good enough. altough one could potentially spin better on smaller cranks, one shouldnt rely on parts for a lack of technique (if smooth spinning ever becomes an issue). enjoy what you have and ride it.
gyeswho, dont fret about that 5mm. those 170mm cranks you are running should be good enough. altough one could potentially spin better on smaller cranks, one shouldnt rely on parts for a lack of technique (if smooth spinning ever becomes an issue). enjoy what you have and ride it.
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Originally Posted by boroSS
^sivat, your bareknuckle is the best!!!
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10-30-06, 05:58 AM
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You'll be able to go slightly faster down hills with shorter cranks...and you'll have a slightly harder time going up the hills. Thats about it.
