Crank Length?

I'm new here and to Unicycling. I've been lurking for a while and
picking up info for the last month or so.

My question is, What length cranks should I be using? I have a 24"
Yunni with 170mm cranks. I have an inseam of about 31". Is 170mm too
short, just right or too long? I get a ton of wobble when I petal but
I'm still a newbie. On a good run i can only get about 60'or so. Or
is it even a factor at this point?

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If you can ride your uni, its not a factor at this point. When you get
into a specific type of unicycling than we can talk. For Muni 170mm is
good, trials = too long, street = too long. Otherwise if your in the
learning stages still, dont worry, you can keep those cranks on. It
might be easier though with shorter cranks because theres less tire
wobble and less "rotating mass" of the legs going around, but since you
said you can already go 60' then Id say you can already ride....good
enouph anyway where you dont have to change them out for something
shorter. Hope that helped some.


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musketman wrote:
If you can ride your uni, its not a factor at this point. When you get
into a specific type of unicycling than we can talk. For Muni 170mm is
good, trials = too long, street = too long. Otherwise if your in the
learning stages still, dont worry, you can keep those cranks on. It
might be easier though with shorter cranks because theres less tire
wobble and less "rotating mass" of the legs going around, but since you
said you can already go 60' then Id say you can already ride....good
enouph anyway where you dont have to change them out for something
shorter. Hope that helped some.




lol. 170s on a 24" is massive...


I recommend 150s/


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nah, he just wants to buy the cranks to look at them and rub them on his
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Thanks for the info. I might try 150s and see. Is it pretty much
personal preferance? Everyone has a favorite length for what they are
into.

Thax


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170 is a bit specialised. 150 is probably more versatile. However, if
you are only new to the sport it is too early for you to be spending
money on "improvements". Find out what you enjoy most, and then you
will start to know what will suit you best.

I write as one who has tried 80, 89, 102, 110, 114, 125, 127, 150, 165
and 170 mm cranks. I had a lot of fun experimenting before I found
that crank length is no more than a fine tuning issue. The most
important thing to upgrade on your uni is the eccentric nut on the
saddle.


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I would go for the 150's.

Stock on the Torker 24 LX (which I have) is 152, and I'm wishing they
were shorter. At this point I'm just doing distance and no tricks.

Cranks are cheap enough to exchange for a smaller set later. If you
have to mail order, I would order 150's and 125's at the same time.

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The most important thing to upgrade on your uni is the eccentric nut on
the saddle.

That takes a 14mm socket right?!


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Mikefule wrote:
The most important thing to upgrade on your uni is the eccentric nut on
the saddle.



FatTire wrote:
That takes a 14mm socket right?!


Hah! I believe the "eccentric nut on the saddle" Mike refers to is the
unicycle's rider.

As in... it's most important to train yourself as a rider, moreso than
upgrading any of your equipment. Your equipment won't hold you back
(unless something is completely broken), but your lack of skill will.
Get back on the saddle and ride!

You'll have to excuse Mike for his style of writing... lately, he's
been acting a bit... well... English.


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hm
175s on a 20" are the best EVER for trials


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