What’s The Best Crank Arm Length For Cycling – And Why Yours Are Probably Too Long

As a professional bike fitter, I’ve regularly had clients who pay a huge amount of attention to getting their riding position dialed in – but when it comes to the crank arm length, they shrug and are happy just to stick with their bike’s factory-fitted cranks or blindly follower a manufacturer’s chart. This is a mistake.

Bike Fitting Charts: Everything You Need To Optimize Your Comfort and Performance

As a qualified bike fitter and very experienced long-distance cyclist, I can say with authority that one of the most crucial factors in any rider’s cycling experience is the correct bike fit.

In this article, we will give you all the information you need to give yourself a rough bike fit, complete with bike fitting charts.