Originally Posted by
cubewheels
My inseam measurement gives me a crank length of 170mm
When I tried 170 mm vs 150 mm side by side, at first, 170 mm felt more comfortable. Eventually, as I settled with weeks of use, I now found 150 mm more comfortable and I actually climb faster with 150 mm crank.
i have short legs. stand 5'11 but 30 inch inseam so longer arms and torso.
ride 172.5....175 mtb.
thmte are several articles on topic at bottom of the sheldon article..