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There's your trouble. Switch to 165, you're already suffering from a low BB by using a road frame, long cranks are just making it worse.

yeah, i went to measure it now and compared with the crank of my other bike which is indeed 165. Might change cranks then, I picked this one up on Velorution's closing down sale and was quite happy with the bargain.

How long are your cranks?

Hi Malaysian, it's 175mm center to center

go to 27" + 32c and you'll gain at least half an inch, maybe more. Also keep wheel as far forward in the dropouts as possible, that'll make a few mm of difference at the back end.

will consider that, thanks

Hi all, my first post here even though I always check the forum. My beater got stolen so I built another bike with a mix of budget parts + stuff I had laying around. I'd like to say it's finished — it rides great — but the pedals are just way too close to the road for my liking on a fixed gear. My previous bike was also a conversion but I didn't have that issue, and I suspect there's no easy way around it, is it? I never rode a crank with shorter arms so dunno if that's a good option. I'm tempted to fit a freewheel and a back brake and take out the retainers — or even just get another frame. Any advice appreciated.