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blueee:
sometimes I need to pedal a mile or two across town aand it sucks and hurts my knees. i got a smaller sprocket, skinnier/faster tires ....will longer crank arms also help out?

at5'8'' Ive always ran 175mm cranks, but should I now consider longer ones for more leverage??
...I have recently heard everyone ranting and raving about 170s and 165s

weedbix:
Depends what's aggravating your knees. If it's the pressure of pushing on the pedal, then sure, longer cranks will help. Just as you guessed, cranks are a indeed a lever

LeonLikesToRock:
If you're riding a bmx across town your knees will probably hurt regardless of crank length.

benward:
I have absolute shit knees and the 165 crank length has been magical. I've gone 165 on all my bikes bmx, mtb, road. I lost a little in leverage, but I got used to that quickly. Key advantage beyond feet closer together for a more centered base is on the over/top stroke since my knees do no have to bend as far with the shorter arm.

O.G. David:
Having a higher seat also prevents you from bending them too much. Can't ride with low seat anymore.

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