Thread: Crank arm length - Am I obsessing too much?
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Old 03-28-17 | 07:22 AM
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TimothyH
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Shorter crank arms means that the knee doesn't have to come up as high toward the chest. This can open up the hips for more comfort.

Keep in mind that longer cranks require lowering the saddle by an equal amount.


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