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195 cranks- is pedal drag a problem on turns ?
My TT bike has a 70 mm Bottom Bracket (BB) drop and while racing I do ocassionally peg out in some twisties. But as long as I remind myself and am not in a fog or seeing too much red I rarely have problems. I do have to coast through a few turns but not a deterrent from using the very effective 195 crank length for my size.
My road bikes have 67 and 65 BB drops and I have yet to peg out. But I do have to be aware and can't pedal through some corners that take some lean to get through.
My next road bike, be it custom or factory made, will probably have 63 or less BB drop so I can pedal corners with less worry if I when I race crits.
Again, only a problem on lower BB drop frames, certain speeds and corners if pedaling, or if I zone out at speed and effort and try to pedal where I shouldn't.