Thread: Creaky Cranks
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Old 06-10-13 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by technoD
I had a buddy tell me that standing on the cranks when I ride hard isn't good if I want them to last?? Any truth to this?
Absolutely not unless you weigh something like 400#s. Cranks have to be strong enough to handle strong or heavy riders standing when they climb a steep hill or sprint. They're built to handle this with ease, with plenty of reserve strength.

It might be a problem if an adult stands on cranks or pedals made for a child's bike, but anybody that tells you not to stand on your cranks might as tell you that riding the bike is bad for it.
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