Originally Posted by MichaelW
Also, check the crank length; from the sound of things you need 170mm or smaller. Avoid anything larger.
The cranks on the Americano I tried were 175mm. One of my bikes that I've had for 5 years has 170mm, which have always been pretty comfortable to me. A used bike that I bought a couple months ago (a Bridgestone MB4) has 175mm. The 175's do feel like a much bigger circle to pedal. Is there a formula to suggest crank length, or is it just something to develop a personal preference for?