Does Crank Length Matter? | How Short Is Too Short?

Ask around, and it appears that shorter cranks are the way forward in terms of performance and comfort. But if you prefer longer cranks, you might resist the change! 5DEV sent us some beautiful titanium cranks to find out for ourselves: are shorter cranks really faster? In association with 5DEV 👉 00:00 Are shorter cranks better? 00:37 All about 5Dev! 01:18 Crank length and the science behind it 03:10 Chatting to Phil Burt 04:54 Pros of opting for smaller cranks 07:12 Test 1: Effort using 170mm cranks 09:56 Test 2: Effort using 155mm cranks 12:10 Test 3: Effort using 145 mm cranks 14:18 Which crank was fastest? Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 GCN Uploader 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 Have you experimented with your crank lengths? What do you currently use? 🚴‍♂️⚙️ Let us know in the comments! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 The 5 Most Common Bike Fit Mistakes 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Wingless Object - Craft Case City From Above - Experia Knowledge Is Power - Matt Large Moments - Daxten Mt. Fuji - Ooyy Poetic Wax - Dusty Decks Principles - _91nova Satsumo - Baron Grand Shuffle Step - Jobii Sunset Boulevard - baegel The World (Instrumental Version) - Ooyy #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #cranks #cranklength #biketech 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: CamelBak: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Selle Italia: Zwift: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: ShadowStand: Precision Fuel & Hydration: AGU: Elitewheels: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Training - @GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn