Thread: 165mm vs. 160mm crank arms difference
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Old 08-01-14 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by IthaDan
Well, yeah, but get narrower pedals first, save your money. Especially if the cranks aren't a marked improvement.

Also- check how much clearance you have between the crankarm and the chainstay- BB's are cheap.
Originally Posted by avhed
How does this help?
The biggest reason for getting shorter cranks is to improve ground clearance in corners. Narrower pedals do the same thing.
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