Originally Posted by zze86

Finally had the chance go for a decent ride on my bike with a shortened crank (155mm) and I love how much more comfortable it is. I actually prefer being in the drops now, my knee doesn't swing out, less cramping.

I kept the stock gearing on though, 52/42/30 with a 11-26 10 cog in the back, and I was struggling quite a bit. Used the whole range on the 42/30 rings. Didn't even touch the 52.

My crankset is a 130/74 BCD triple so I'm thinking maybe a 48 or 46/38/24 but wondered what other short crank users are using for chain rings.