Bernard Hinault's book question

[TiMan]

I saw a Hinault inseam/crank arm length chart from his book years ago. He said that he recommends using slightly longer cranks than are "typical".

Can anyone tell me what he recommends for crank length for various inseam lengths?

THANX

 

[n crowley]

Originally posted by TiMan
I saw a Hinault inseam/crank arm length chart from his book years ago. He said that he recommends using slightly longer cranks than are "typical".

Can anyone tell me what he recommends for crank length for various inseam lengths?







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from 74 to 80 cm 170 mm
from 81 86 172.5
from 87 93 175

more daring

from 74 to 77 cm 170 mm
78 to 81 172.5
82 85 175
86 89 177.5
90 93 180

 

[Ted B]

Additionally...

Hinault's inseam is 83cm, the seat tube of his bikes were 53.5cm c-c, and he rode 172.5mm cranks in regular stages and 175cm cranks in time trials and mountains.

 

[n crowley]

Originally posted by Ted B
Additionally...

Hinault's inseam is 83cm, the seat tube of his bikes were 53.5cm c-c, and he rode 172.5mm cranks in regular stages and 175cm cranks in time trials and mountains.

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