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Looking to upgrade my double chainset which has a 175 crank
Just wondering if there was a lot of difference between this and a 165 ?
Is it harder to pedal,more effort cos of Less leverage ?
Or such a small difference not noticeable?
Apparently is makes sod all difference power wise so I hear from a youtube video.
But having tried a 165mm it is uncomfortable I found.
why change? DH use?
Moor enduro on a trek slash
Whot do you mean uncomfortable ?
Just thought it would help with ground clearance
Better ground clearance, but you'll need a faster cadance than a 175 crank which some people like and some don't. Just remember to increase your seatpost height by 10mm too.
I think there's a fair bit of difference, others reckon hardly any.
Seems to be a really personal thing.
My big bike has 165mm cranks and I do pedal it round a lot, always feels very twiddly to me.
Ok nice one
I think I will stay with 175 then
Would have changed if everyone was saying that there was a big difference
Thank you
Just try it. If you don't like it you can always get some of these :
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