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I don't understand how we can discuss BB drop without considering crank arm length.
Jamis specifies three different crank arm lengths for the Aurora Elite, depending on frame size, which sounds like a good idea; but these different crank arms all come with the same BB drop. So the smaller framed Aurora Elites have more pedal clearance than the larger ones. Go figure!
Salsa doesn't specify the crank arm length of the Marrakesh. There's attention to detail for you!
Bottom line, BB drop and crank arm length only matter if you're getting near the extremes, and on these bikes you aren't, and it won't make much difference one way or another.
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