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Old 08-06-12 | 10:24 AM
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birdly
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Bikes: 1996 Pinarello Stelvio; 1972 lejeune fixed commuter; 196? Frejus Professional (sold); Schwinn Pixie (so rockin')

Chainring size vs. crank length?

Hi All,
Pretty psyched about a new (to me) bike I picked up over the weekend, but it's fixed/single speed and geared a little low. I'm wondering if anyone can offer- or point me to a simple explanation of how to best figure the balance of crank length and chainring diameter. I found posting about calculating gearing combinations, but nothing that coordinated crank length. I know crank length won't change rpm per speed, but it would change leverage and pedaling effort. Or am I thinking too hard?
Thanks!
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