Originally Posted by
c_m_shooter
I'm also going to agree that a compact crank will not help you. You need to learn to spin faster. Maybe some clipless pedals also.
RIGHT THERE, a few people already hit the bull's eye. A long crank is sure not gonna help u spin faster, and most DEFINITELY, METALPHYSICALLY, GOD-LLY get SOMETHING TO tie your feet to the pedals, clipless, rubber band whatever, 'coz u CANNOT spin fast with a loose foot. /story.