Joseppi said:Yeah, default is 125 mm or 127 mm; I don't remember if it's metric or
standard, but it doesn't really matter, I guess. I'd say short cranks
are good if you're going somewhere close by and you just want to speed
there; but I've done a lot of distance riding lately, and I've
developed a new appreciation for (comparatively) longer cranks--they
just don't tear up your muscles as fast.
Ah OK. Well I guess for the original poster, trying 114mm cranks and
then maybe 100mm would be a good way to try to increase his speed a
bit.
That said, with practise I'd expect he could learn to spin faster on
his current crank length. That would imply getting more used to the
uni and spinning the pedals smoothly. It can require more aerobic
fitness, but that's good for you, right 😉 I find it helps to put as
much weight as possible on the saddle so that your feet can spin round
smoothly, rather than putting lots of weight on the pedals and
"stamping" on each downstroke.
I find it feels almost like floating when you get spinning working well
(albeit with your legs working frantically!). Just be careful to
maintain contact with the pedals - sometimes I rest my feet so lightly
on the pedals that they come off, which doesn't always end well for me!
--
mark williamson
Dave: Just a question. What use is a unicyle with no seat? And no
pedals!
Mark: To answer a question with a question: What use is a skateboard?
Dave: Skateboards have wheels.
Mark: My wheel has a wheel!
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