Originally Posted by
kerlenbach@cfl.
Man, you guys are confusing me. I have been all set to replace by triple with a compact double with 175 cranks, but now I'm not so sure. I'm 6'0" with a 35" inseam, and I've always understood that longer cranks are appropriate for longer legs. Maybe I should think about something shorter.
Welcome to the club. With those long legs I suspect 175 may be your best bet.
I don't know what you have, but you could keep an eye on ebay for some used cranks in a size you want to try. Nashbar often has great prices on leftover cranks.