FLCC> crank length question

[Rob]

Crank length is mostly a function of personal preference, torque per  
rev gained/lost with adding/subtracting crank length is negligible.  I  
would suggest you use what you've always used if it's available in the  
compact diameter.

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On Apr 22, 2008, at 20:35, jlicht61 at aol.com wrote:

> I am thinking of putting a compact on my old steel road bike to gain  
> some lower gears.  What if anything should I have to consider in  
> regards to crank length.  I've been riding a 170 just because its  
> what the bike came with back then.  I usually see 170, 172.5, and  
> 175 mm offered.  I realize that without changing anything else the  
> crank length affects leverage, but how much is 2.5 -5mm going to  
> matter to me.
>
> Thanks ahead of time.
>
> Jerry Licht
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