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Old 01-30-09 | 11:32 AM
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Bikes: Surly Cross Check

Originally Posted by Geordi Laforge
is there a measurement to determine optimal crank fit?
I should consult my zinn book.
Peter White Cycles has a calculation that worked well for me.
"...18.5% of the distance from the top of the femur to the floor in bare feet should be the crank length. ..."

Here's a link to his bike fit article:
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm

I just moved from a 175mm to 160mm and it feels great.
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