What crank length is on your Muni?

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Question: What crank length(s) do you prefer?


- 125 mm
- 135 mm
- 145 mm
- 150 mm
- 160 mm
- 165 mm
- 170 mm
- 175 mm
- Dual Position 125 mm/150 mm
- Dual Position 135 mm/165 mm
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I see that some folks use shorter cranks for the momentum, while others
like longer cranks for the power. Certainly terrain can vary, so longer
cranks for tech stuff and climbing, shorter cranks to spin out the
flats. How do you choose?


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Your thread title asks what crank length is on your muni, but the poll
asks which length you prefer.

I use 150's on a 24 x 2.6" muni, and 170's on a 24 x 3" muni. However,
I also voted for 160's because I believe it would be a good "in
between" size that I would prefer.


I love 150's - but only with a 2.6" tire. A 3" is just too big and
heavy to ride with 150's. So I believe it depends somewhat on the tire
you use.


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I agree, a wider tire makes a difference as does wheel size, so just
pick your favorites and post why.

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Nurse Ben wrote:
I agree, a wider tire makes a difference as does wheel size, so just
pick your favorites and post why.


Not only does wheel size effect it but also leg length. I think shorter
people are more likely to enjoy shorter cranks.

I'm 5' 7" and I run 150mm cranks on my 24" large marge rim with 3"
duro. I had longer cranks but they just felt too long. 150mm feels just
right for me.


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165 on the 26x2.7 which I ride the most
150 on the 24x3
165 on the 29x2.35

I have used everything from 125 to 175 on each of them and have found
these combos to work the best for the hilly trails I usually ride.


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I've ridden with various sizes over the years, all the way back to a
regular Miyata with 140s. My Wilder came with 175s, which were very
long but great on the technical stuff. A few years back I got a pair of
145s. Great for going faster but less fun on the technical stuff,
especially going downward, where I felt less confident due to less
leverage.

Now I have 160s on there, and it seems like a nice balance of both
worlds. For me, that is, and the terrain I like to ride on. Heading off
to Unicon, shorter cranks would undoubtedly be better for the races, but
longer ones for the fun rides...


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johnfoss wrote:
Heading off to Unicon, shorter cranks would undoubtedly be better for
the races, but longer ones for the fun rides...



Thus my dilemma. At NAUCC recently, I took my Torker DX with 150's for
racing, and my QU-AX with 170's for the downhill competition and other
riding.

Much easier then switching cranks, but with the added hassle of having
to carry it around on the back of the car.


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Recently I tried some MUni with 110s on my N36--not recommended, even
with a brake!

My KH24 came with 165s back in 2005 when I was a newbie, and I never
liked them. I switched to 150s after a dozen or so "real" MUni rides,
and I thought they were great.

While training on my geared KH29 for RTL, I got used to 125s with a
knobby 29er tire. I ultimately decided that they're a little too short
when drops are involved on the trail. Uphill was fine.

Post RTL, I hopped on my KH24 with 150s, and it felt like way too much
work. So I switched to 137s, and they're awesome. I also plan to put
137s on my KH29, once my geared hub is repaired. The 137s feel great
for climbing. The limit of what I feel comfortable going downhill has
more to do with not having a brake than having "short" cranks.


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It all comes down to personal preference. I prefer 150mm. But whatever
works best for you.


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