165 to 170 is 10 mm more diameter, 31.4159... mm more pedal movement per revolution, or your feet moving about 3% faster for the same rpm, which means your feet would have 6% more kinetic energy.
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165 to 170 is 10 mm more diameter, 31.4159... mm more pedal movement per revolution, or your feet moving about 3% faster for the same rpm, which means your feet would have 6% more kinetic energy.