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Old 07-12-08, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by chrism32205
165mm cranks are used on track/fixed gears because of pedal strike. A shorter crank and less chance of your pedal hitting the pavement when cornering hard.
it is 5mm

buy cranks that fit, I ride 175s

the taller you are the longer your cranks should be

Generally:

5'-5'5" = 165

5'6"-6' = 170

6'+ = 175

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