Mechanics and Fixing Any Questions Answered

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Kimmo in reply to @gbj_tester

Except it stands to reason that the longer the crank, the harder it is to spin, even if you change the gearing to compensate, right?

And there must be a flipside to this, otherwise the ultimate crank length would be 1mm.

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lynx in reply to @Kimmo

I don't understand why having longer cranks isn't better. Greater leverage fulcrum¿ (brain can't think of the right word)of the load so easier to pedal for higher gear.

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gbj_tester in reply to @lynx

easier to pedal for higher gear.

But you have to move your feet faster because they're going in bigger circles. Power is force times speed. There's no free lunch.

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