Sam Song Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Do you actually feel the difference between the crank lengths on stock bikes? I have 170mm now, but I'm considering 175mm for my next bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Id say so. I went from 160mm to 170mm on my mod and that was a big difference. Id imagine the difference would be felt on a stock too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 I run 165mm on my 24". I have 175mm on my limey mod and the difference feels huge, I think I prefer 165. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I run 165mm on my 24". I have 175mm on my limey mod and the difference feels huge, I think I prefer 165. You´re weird then Edited July 28, 2012 by ghostrider88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 You´re weird then I'm not the only one. Jack runs 165mm's too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Tell him he´s weird too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan rider g Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 whats best long or short ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Long gives you more leverage=more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomy P Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I have only ever ran 175mm cranks on my stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.N.G Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I'm running 170mm on my mod and they are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 175mm is the length you need! Gearing feels right with it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I used to run 158mm cranks on my mods because otherwise the gearing felt too light running 18-12. Currently running 170mm on my echo though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 170mm is the very shortest I'd go. I've tried 158s, 160s, and 165s but all felt too cramped- even on a mod. For the life of me I could not get along with anything sub-170 on either stock or mod, it just feels like a limitation that doesn't have to be there. 175s felt lovely on a stock and would run that length on a mod without fuss. Aside from the leverage/power advantage, longer cranks definitely made me feel more stable on two wheels and on the rear. Feet are wider apart so it has a larger base to balance on. In short, I'd say 170s are the safest/happiest medium without regret, they are the only length I really use apart from 175. Bear in mind, the norm for BMXs is 175 even though they are typically really short bikes- the added stability and extra leverage even in that style of riding pays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Running 160 on 17:15 in a stock bike, great setup. Used to run 158 on 17:16 but it didn't give enough speed for hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I recently switched from 170's running an 18:15 gear ratio to 175's with a 16:13 gear ratio and it's a big improvement all round! Extra leverage and added stability, what's not to love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I run trialtech 175's on my mod, after having trialtech 165's on my inspired, and I can say the difference is huge. can get loads more power out of it now. bike feels loads better to ride and is easier to get up stuff. admittedly up to pedal is more difficult cos you are closer to stuff, and 10mm IS noticeable. but that's just my view, from a novice level comp rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Song Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Only thing would be the added weight of 175mm over 170mm but I can gladly add weight for the better power. Why does Echo only make 170mm cranks? Any specific reasons? I love my Deng cranks now but they only come in 170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 This thread is really bad for my bank balance! Wanting to try 170mm cranks now haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 170mm Trialtech's are undeniably one of the best cranks ever. My set have lasted me roughly two years, with numerous different freewheels and BBs. Only just needing to be changed. Ran them on both mod and stock with typical gearing (18-12 + 18-15) and felt perfect. Detest anything shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 170 is the only way, my step brother runs 160's and when I try to gap on his bike i'm about a foot shorter than I am on mine. Makes all the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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