D
David Kerber
Guest
The root question:
How do I determine the appropriate starting-point for crank-
arm length?
The background:
I have posted in the past about a minor soreness across the
top of my kneecap which shows up several miles into a ride,
and which always goes away by the next day. I have raised my
seat as much as I can without rocking my hips, and the last
adjustment of 3mm or so a month ago helped significantly,
but not completely. Some other reading I've done has
indicated that a too-long crank arm can contribute to knee
soreness, which of course brings up the question of how to
determine the correct length. My current ones are 175mm, and
I wear pants with a 32 inch inseam (I haven't measured my
crotch-to-ground height yet). Is it likely that a shorter
crank might help? If so, how short?
--
Remove the ns_ from if replying by e-mail (but keep posts in
the newsgroups if possible).
How do I determine the appropriate starting-point for crank-
arm length?
The background:
I have posted in the past about a minor soreness across the
top of my kneecap which shows up several miles into a ride,
and which always goes away by the next day. I have raised my
seat as much as I can without rocking my hips, and the last
adjustment of 3mm or so a month ago helped significantly,
but not completely. Some other reading I've done has
indicated that a too-long crank arm can contribute to knee
soreness, which of course brings up the question of how to
determine the correct length. My current ones are 175mm, and
I wear pants with a 32 inch inseam (I haven't measured my
crotch-to-ground height yet). Is it likely that a shorter
crank might help? If so, how short?
--
Remove the ns_ from if replying by e-mail (but keep posts in
the newsgroups if possible).