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Old 09-02-12 | 01:01 PM
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adrien
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From: Alexandria, VA

Bikes: Firefly custom Road, Ira Ryan custom road bike, Ira Ryan custom fixed gear

I'm a wee bit taller than you. I have a 165 on the fixie, a 175 on my custom road bike and have ridden 180.

The shorter arm on the fixie allows for cornering (because it's fixed, you have to keep pedaling) and allows you to get the spin muscles going. The longer crank arm allows for more torque and a bigger range of movement.
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