Campag 170mm or 175mm? That is the question.

Posted on Thu 7th, August 2008

• #1

Elguapo

Fairly simple question. I have always ridden around on 170mm cranks I have found a pair of new cranks on ebay that I would really like to buy but they are 175mm. Do you think that I will notice that extra 5mm when I'm riding?
• #2

BringMeMyFix

What's your inside leg (crotch to floor)? There are resources online that list typical inside leg ranges for different crank lengths.

If you're a spinner, you might find it slows you down a little. If you're a masher/grinder, you'll love it.
• #3

Elguapo

Definitely a masher grinder. Thanks! I'm gonna go measure my crotch now.
• #4

freddo

also matters whether you're riding a conversion or a track frame
• #5

Elguapo

Conversion.
• #6

BringMeMyFix

I don't think 5mm in the corners is going to make that much difference, unless you regularly push the leaning envelope.

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