Originally Posted by me thinkst
crank length also depends on bb height, and to a lesser extent width. if it is a true track frame the height of your bottom bracket will compensate for cornering-banking.
That is simpy not true with steep banking and a good abrasive surface a high bb won't save you from pedal strike even with 165s. If you are a sprinter or just don't want to worry about accidentally going to slow 165s are your best bet.
The OP doesn't ride regularly on a track anyway though. This thread is somewhat deceptively titled.