Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
You're right, whatever works for you is what's best. I cite "philosophy" only because it can put some issues in perspective. Many riders ended up using longer cranks than they might have preferred because of fitting "philosophies" or fashions.
I just learned that Jacques Anquetil, at 5'9", preferred 175s, which never interfered with his suppleness and snap.
I agree whatever works is great - but what was Anquetil's inseam? Height doesn't mean much for crank length. My wife is four-five inches shorter than me, but has an inch longer inseam.