Do longer cranks mean more power?

The crank length debate is ever evolving, but we can safely say that longer cranks do not produce more power than shorter options.

Do longer cranks mean more power?

The crank length debate is ever evolving, but we can safely say that longer cranks do not produce more power than shorter options. We are big advocates of shorter cranks which have several benefits over their longer counterparts:

• Increased hip angle
• Improved pelvic stability
• Sustainability of a lower torso angle / more aero benefits
• Higher cadence

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