What length crank arm?

clackdish
clackdish Posts: 39
edited July 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

Im going to purchase a new chainset for my AM bike. Now, Ive seen the one im after on a well known site thats £35 cheaper than anywhere else but its 165mm.

My current set has 175mm arms which is what im used to riding on this type of bike. If it helps, I have a 33" inside leg.

I also have a DH bike with 165mm crank arms and I cant say Ive noticed much difference apart from the obvious benefits of clearance, but then this bike is used differently to my other.

Will I actually notice that 10mm difference on the trails etc?

Thanks for any advice, Carl.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    i would stick with 175mm.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • clackdish
    clackdish Posts: 39
    Ok, thanks for the reply.

    Just thought I could have saved some money there.

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