Your Crank Lengths Are Too Long

from The Bicycling Show About Bicycling · host Bicycling

Are shorter cranks actually better, or just a trend? We break down making the switch to 165mm, covering reduced hip and knee strain, and when fitter and shorter cranks can genuinely help, especially if you're dealing with nagging joint pain.

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