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Old 03-16-07 | 02:29 PM
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The increased leverage you get from the longer cranks is countered by the bigger diameter circles you must pedal on the downhill spin. But as already mentioned, the increased chances of a pedal strike in the turns makes them a dubious choice. Gerry
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