Originally Posted by
Afcyclestx
I rode a 44 16 and had 175Mm DK BMX cranks on my fixie and crank arms were too long and I couldn’t pick up speed on downhills. I also had a problem with my shoe getting in the way of the tire on turns. I switched to a 53 19 and I now have 165mm cranks arms and I love it.
I've been considering 160mm crank arms but I’m not sure how that would affect momentum. Does anyone ride 160mm crank arms?
I have been 3 weeks at 46 16. I'm using the stock Pista cranks.
I doubt I would go to 48.
I go up and also down 1000 feet in elevation spread out over 19 miles a day. Rolling hills . 44 16 was relaxing but 46 16 can be tough especially if you haven't slept well..
Haven't tried to see how fast the bike is and probably won't ever.. Just try to get a nice bit of exercise. and enjoy the scenery
I went to fixed gear and 44 16 so I could get the best exercise without having to ride 40 miles day like you have to on a Geared Bike.
PS I'm getting up there in age, so I hang on to all my 38- 44 chain rings. What goes up must come down. Its all temporary. Heck in a few years, I might be using my cog as a chain ring.