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Originally Posted by wphamilton
If I were going to experiment with a shorter crank, I'd want to try 160 or even 155. The key in my mind would be training for the same cadence which means lower foot-speed. The amount of torque needed would be adjusted by gear selection, as usual.

The reason being, shorter even than the standards is optimal per some old studies, and if it helps with the knee angles then even shorter could help more. If you can adapt to it.
That is why I went with 165's and they have been what I needed for the sake of my knees. I was not as concerned with loss of possible speed as I am about the pain I was experiencing. I am not saying this is the magic pill but it has been good for me.
Thanks all for all of the responses and I welcome all your advice.
Frank.
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