DuRietz
- Member since Jun 21, 2014
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Nov 28, 2021 at 7:27
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DuRietz seb-stott's article
Nov 23, 2021 at 17:22
Nov 23, 2021
Why Shorter Cranks Are Better (According To Science)
Well, it's all about balance. But you didn't say if the net result of uping travel in your fork and installing the angleset was a higher or a lower front end...
DuRietz seb-stott's article
Nov 23, 2021 at 17:05
Nov 23, 2021
Why Shorter Cranks Are Better (According To Science)
Don't mind then. Keep your suspension serviced and well set up and you're fine.
DuRietz seb-stott's article
Nov 23, 2021 at 17:03
Nov 23, 2021
Why Shorter Cranks Are Better (According To Science)
So, what's stock and mod?
In the past I've mostly punched my way through chunky lines in the woods. I don't really know how my riding has evolved though...
DuRietz seb-stott's article
Nov 23, 2021 at 16:55
Nov 23, 2021
Why Shorter Cranks Are Better (According To Science)
No worries. This is just marketing. Though, you may think about servicing your rear shock, if it's due for that.
DuRietz seb-stott's article
Nov 23, 2021 at 16:49
Nov 23, 2021
Why Shorter Cranks Are Better (According To Science)
Maybe you just need to service your rear shock to get the bb up again. That was the case for me! A ridiculously low bb will not be good for you even if you get shorter cranks. It is such an easy sell by articles as this - if you don't read the comments where you will find a lot of accumulated knowledge by us fellow users. Good luck!
DuRietz seb-stott's article
Nov 23, 2021 at 16:42
Nov 23, 2021
Why Shorter Cranks Are Better (According To Science)
But you and the article fail to remember shorter cranks allows you to run a lower bb by the same amount you just had to raise the saddle. Right?
But of course there's a point where you want to Not lower your bb by the same amount as you shorten your crank, to be able to clear rocks by keeping your pedals level over them (and not bashing your chainring or bash guard). At that point, you want to minimise the size of your front chainring. I just hope the new gearbox from Shimano solves all this for us, haha
DuRietz seb-stott's article
Nov 23, 2021 at 16:30
Nov 23, 2021
Why Shorter Cranks Are Better (According To Science)
@pipm1: Haha :-)
DuRietz seb-stott's article
Nov 23, 2021 at 16:29
Nov 23, 2021
Why Shorter Cranks Are Better (According To Science)
I don't agree. The article sets the scene and certain comments are what make up all the relevant content for me.