Old 01-12-11 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris_W
Carbonfiberboy - have you tried using shorter cranks to overcome the thighs-hitting-ribs problem? 5mm shorter cranks would give you 10mm more clearance (because you'd move the saddle up by 5mm as well as the crank being 5mm shorter at the highest point).
Hey, it's a tandem. I wanted to put on a Gates belt and different chainrings. The shortest FSA captains' cranks are 172.5, so I traded BBs and the original 175 cranks for the new, shorter ones. I ride 170s on my singles, same problem on them. I guess I have a big chest and thighs for such a little guy.
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