I’m not going to argue if cranks should be different lengths depending on how big or small you are, it’s obvious to me that someone taller should use a longer crank and the opposite if you’re short.  I’m beyond debating that point. But what I’m not clear about is who’s formula is most accurate. Keep [...]

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I’ve been experimenting with crank length the last few months, I’m currently riding 190mm, as much as I like them the verdict is still out if I’m going to stay with them though. I’m going to ride them for the next couple months continously while I work on my cycling position as well, then throw [...]

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I have been working on my cycling position lately after discovering I had major fit problems, currently I’m fine tuning and experimenting and trying to get closer to my perfect fit. I had an expert fitting the other day, but, I think fit is such a personal thing that they can only get you close, [...]

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If you want to get faster on the bike, it’s not going to happen by riding around mile after mile at a moderate pace when training. It’s not going to happen by going out and trying to hammer on every training ride. It’s not going to happen if you double your millage or your weekly [...]

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