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WTD: 165mm cranks

  • 14-11-2018 11:42am
    #1
    pgibbo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all,
    I'm on the lookout for 165mm cranks. I want to give them a try on my TT bike.



    BB30 on my bike. I have used Shimano, FSA & Rotor cranks on it. Cheers.


    P.


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  • #2
    peter kern
    Registered Users Posts: 3,359 ✭✭✭peter kern


    pgibbo wrote: »
    Hi all,
    I'm on the lookout for 165mm cranks. I want to give them a try on my TT bike.



    BB30 on my bike. I have used Shimano, FSA & Rotor cranks on it. Cheers.

    There was a 165 shamans 105 crank going cheap on eBay UK the other day as well as the helmet you were looking for a while ago


  • #3
    peter kern
    Registered Users Posts: 3,359 ✭✭✭peter kern


    peter kern wrote: »
    pgibbo wrote: »
    Hi all,
    I'm on the lookout for 165mm cranks. I want to give them a try on my TT bike.



    BB30 on my bike. I have used Shimano, FSA & Rotor cranks on it. Cheers.

    There was a 165 shamans 105 crank going cheap on eBay UK the other day as well as the helmet you were looking for a while ago
    And if you don't like it i buy it off you as I always can use them


  • #4
    pgibbo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭pgibbo


    Thank you Peter. I'll take a look.


    P.


  • #5
    mloc123
    Registered Users Posts: 9,454 ✭✭✭mloc123


    What is the theory with shorter cranks? I have always used 172.5... mainly because that is what came on my first bike.


  • #6
    tunney
    Registered Users Posts: 12,583 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    mloc123 wrote: »
    What is the theory with shorter cranks? I have always used 172.5... mainly because that is what came on my first bike.

    Can generate more power in an aero position because of the impact on hip angle


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  • #7
    zico10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭zico10


    tunney wrote: »
    Can generate more power in an aero position because of the impact on hip angle

    Jesus, I'd love to be as smart as you.


  • #8
    tunney
    Registered Users Posts: 12,583 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    zico10 wrote: »
    Jesus, I'd love to be as smart as you.

    Colm asked a question. I did my best to answer, if I got it wrong I apologise. However I don't see how my post warrants your response.


  • #9
    peter kern
    Registered Users Posts: 3,359 ✭✭✭peter kern


    tunney wrote: »
    Colm asked a question. I did my best to answer, if I got it wrong I apologise. However I don't see how my post warrants your response.

    I surprised you are so thin skinned lol. ( but you are right you did not warrant that response)

    I think what would make a bit more accurate ( though what you say is correct)
    Is to say shorter cranks for most people do not lose power and therefore for some
    people it allows a more aerodynamic position while still be able to have the proper hipp ankle.
    Besides power they can also help to avoid hipp flexor issues.


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