Old 10-20-15 | 05:21 PM
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Bikes: 1987 Cannondale ST400, 2003 Bianchi Vigorelli, 1987/88 Schwinn Tempo

The difference in crank arm length from 165mm to 175mm is only 1cm. The longer crank offers you a greater mechanical advantage but could also be long enough to cause foot-strike issues when pedaling while turning depending on the geometry of your frame. Also, depending on your physical geometry you may or may not like a shorter or longer crank. If you like the length of crank arm you have, stick with that, but still take some measurements.
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