welp thanks guys for the input.

so yes i ended up buying some ird defiant cranks in 170:


im sure pedal strike will not be an issue. the bb is not super low, standard track pedals that arn't super beefy and wide....guess i was just being a weenie. i figured since i pretty much always see 165 cranks on street fixed gear bikes that 165 was standard for pedal strike reasons. i had 165 length cranks in the form of pakes but they did feel a little stubby for my daddy long legs.

ive actually been interested in getting some spd shoes/pedals because me and the girl go to this spin class together and they have spd combo pedals, shes interested in getting spds too....haha i think im rubbing off on her (giggity!) lol i mean in terms of interest in riding bikes....was thinking either chrome or mission workshop "street" spd shoes. that way i can commute to work to wear them around the office as well as use in spin class.

anywho yah thanks people ;p