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There’s no optimal crank length, but there is too long
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Crank length is one of the most debated elements of modern bike fit.
So-called "shorter cranks" offer a host of claimed benefits including: comfort, aerodynamics, and injury prevention. But how much shorter is short and how low should we go?In this episode, Ronan sits down with Matt Appleman, frame builder, engineer, and founder of Appleman Bicycles, to dig into the science, misconceptions, and…