> In a message dated 1/14/03 12:03:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, A Bikie writes:
>
I think some riders are far much more sensitive to crank length. I know
straight away when I am riding 170mm cranks. I commonly ride 165mm cranks on
most classic bikes - on modern bikes I ride 162.5mm cranks out of choice;
whilst working on Cycling Plus as Technical editor I had the chance to ride
extensively 160mms - I still have a couple of pairs, as well as 162.5mm and
165mm. The very first time I rode 162.5mm they felt right; the differences
between 160mm and 165mm were clearly discernible. Whilst I was riding
regularly I could easily tell the difference - these days with much less
riding I am much less able to discern the differences though still can
immediately identify 170mms.
Hilary Stone, Bristol, England
>
>> You and couldn't tell, right?
>> In the longrun - few days'worth of pedaling, sure thing-
>
> Stevan Thomas wrote:
> Not sure about your first sentence...For clarification: I could tell a
> difference instantly, it took a while to be sure the 180s were too long. Even
> though I'm not riding much, I can instantly tell when I jump on a bike with
> 170s (or shorter) as I'm using 177.5s and 175s. Really, instantly. It can
> wait until I see you, as you're on the other coast.
> Best regards,