I hit all the time. I have 170mm cranks on an English style frame. I'd like to see someone find a lower bottom bracket than mine on a road bike. I ride an old bianchi, don't know what model though. I never lose control when I touch, but I almost did. I passed my friend on his vespa and he didn't like that so he sped up and we were both taking a tight turn. He took it really tight forcing me too. Took a nice chunk out of the corner of my pedal. I won.