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2007-12-31 7:59 AM

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Subject: Crank length

Thanks to Santa, I just upgraded to FSA carbon cranks.  They are a little longer than the crangs I was using (172.5 compared to 170).  After 2 long rides this weekend, I am having some pain in my right IT band.  I have never had this issue before.  Is a 2.5mm difference in length enough to throw off my fit.  I am thinking about bringing it back to the LBS.

2007-12-31 8:18 AM
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Subject: RE: Crank length

The first time I had IT band issues it was due to changing running shoes.  In my experience, almost anything change can aggravate the IT band. 

2007-12-31 8:45 AM
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I would not worry about it... That is such a minuscule amount that it will not make much of a difference at all.
2007-12-31 8:49 AM
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Subject: RE: Crank length
Did you lower your seat to compensate for the longer crank?

That might be it, but it's probably worth asking the person who did your fit to take a look at it.

2007-12-31 10:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Crank length
I would say possible but unlikely - 2.5mm is an incredibly small change (about 1/10"). Something to check but there is probably something else that is leading to the issue.

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2007-12-31 11:36 AM
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Subject: RE: Crank length
I would lower the seat, yes it is a small amount but I had similiar issues with different seat brands sitting at different levels.

2007-12-31 2:44 PM
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2007-12-31 2:49 PM
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dave699 - 2007-12-31 3:44 PM [Juvenile] "Crank length" [/juvenile]

 

Nope - I'm right there with ya

 

2007-12-31 2:50 PM
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dave699 - 2007-12-31 1:44 PM [Juvenile] "Crank length" [/juvenile]

I was going to ask if a crank on the sidewalk looks longer than a crank in the grass, but you beat me to it. 

 

 

2007-12-31 2:50 PM
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2007-12-31 3:42 PM
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such rookies....

 

 

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