multimodal commuter
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The problem I'd have with this scheme is that most MTB cranksets are 175 mm which I consider crazy long. I've been using much shorter cranks, and it works for me. Of course, this is mostly a matter of what you're used to, and if you're used to riding 175's already, this might not be an issue. If you have any knee problems, though, the 175's are a likely cause of that.