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huge tree legs require longer than 175mm, who sells 180mm+? for hollowtech 2, preferabbly 2x9/10
XT triple in 180mm on Chain Reaction
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ar/en/shimano-xt-m785-10-speed-double-chainset/rp-prod67200
And double
thanks edric, anything longer anyone?
TA maybe not sure about hollowtech though?
TA do the Carmina in 185mm, square taper I dont think you will find longer.
Mike Burrows of Giant fame is altering cranks (shorter generally) but may be able to help. Might be worth a Google....
I've 180 xtrs.
You're really wanting longer than 180, how tall are you?!
Any longer and you are into custom frame time to get the BB high enough. I've got longer legs than most and haven't saved up enough to go up from 180mm and they seem fine to me.
Keep a look out for 180mm XT triples - that's how I got my last ones.
I'm suddenly wondering whether I've been using cranks that are too short all this time? I'm a leggy 6'4" and use 172.5 on road and 175 off. Seem alright to me, but never tried anything longer.
[url= http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/bike/cranks/cyclist_crank_length_calculator.html ]I looked at this calculator [/url]
and 175's just feel a bit 'wrong' somehow like I am on a circus bike.
I'd go to 180mm but not sure if you can even notice the +5mm? thats half a centimetre!
Yes, you do notice the difference, strangely.
Just gone from 175 to 180 on the SS, had to put the saddle up a bit, and am aware of my feet being further apart when pedals are parallel.
I'm selling some XTR M970 180mm cranks if you're interested.
I'm 6ft 7ins and never had an issue with 175mm,,, to be honest never really considered changing to longer.
I'm 6'5" and have used 180s on the road in the past but am back on 175s now as tbh while I can feel the slight difference, I've never actually noticed it having any real effect on how fast I go.
I've never really bothered on my mtb as I just find it less of an issue because unless you tend to ride your mtb on smooth, consistent trails, pedaling is much less consistent and you're often moving around anyway. Also you have ground clearance issues to consider unless as above, you get a custom frame with higher BB to match.
I looked at this calculator
and 175's just feel a bit 'wrong' somehow like I am on a circus bike.
Well, it's all in your head, isn't it - now you know about it, you're feeling what you think you should...
Just gone from 175 to 180 on the SS, had to put the saddle up a bit
Erm..........down a bit? The pedal is now 5mm lower at the bottom of the rotation.
Just gone from 175 to 180 on the SS, had to put the saddle up a bit
Erm..........down a bit? The pedal is now 5mm lower at the bottom of the rotation.
Eccentric Bottom Bracket. Shifted it around (up)to stop pedal strikes, saddle up.