Originally Posted by
rando_couche
IME, the danger of pedal strike is overrated. In 50 years of "serious" cycling, I've experienced pedal strike on the road exactly twice, both in my racing years and cornering very aggressively. I didn't fall either time. Neither of these happened when I was riding my bike with a 10" bb height (SUPER low) and 180mm cranks. On the mtb, it's a different story. I've broken at least two pedals by slamming them into rocks. And FWIW, I HATE high bb's. I loved that bike with the 10" bb.
Of course, YMMV. I'm probably an outlier.
When the Campagnolo pedal form factor reigned supreme, for criterium wins a high bottom bracket was a distinct advantage, with 167.5 cranks and an 11” high bottom bracket I would lead out the final corner, I could pedal through and those who rode a bike with less cornering clearance would pedal strike and while they did not crash it made winning easier. I had a road geometry bike for road courses.