what length cranks for os race bike?

[rooski]

im building an os race bike,Haro group 1 rs2, and have some 180mm redline proline cranks for it.
will these be too long ie will i bang my knees on the bars and have limited ground clearance etc. i will be using a 50mm stem and im not that tall!
i would be grateful for any advice.
cheers Andy.

[mileyboy]

I had 180 mm cranks on my RS2-was always fine and had a powerlite stem on it and had no problems-and I'm 6 ft

[rooski]

Ace! Im 5,8 (maybe its your old frame!)
cheers matey!

[moley]

Dont worry about the cranks!! 

If you keep whacking your knees on the bars then always upgrade for an XL Stem  to give you more clearance!! 

[rooski]

cheers guys, looks like its time to get rest of the bits together for the build.

[magna13]

Think you'll be ok with that set up

[rooski]

What region you in andy?

north, west yorkshire, only as far as my clapped out car will take me (30 mile radius max ).

[Dark Diggler]

Bof uses 155mm in conjunction with vans cuban heeled shoes 

[bof]

Bof uses 155mm in conjunction with vans cuban heeled shoes 

dick

[Dark Diggler]

[oldtired]

cuban   

[moley]

Get yourself down to Yeadon BMX Track on the 14th to watch the Northern Monkey OS Display team perform some tricks.

There's always a ew crowd pleasers!!

If you want to race then you need a Silver BCF Membership! 

[JD_76]

Hi Andy, I have 180mm one peice crank on my Haro Group1 and it rides fine. Im 5'10"

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=88423.0

Im new to OS racing also and havent poped my cherry yet, am on holiday for Leeds and Bradford though


J.

[rooski]

Should be able to make Yeadon on the 14th even if its only to watch.
where do i get the BCF membership?

[moley]

where do i get the BCF membership?

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/bcf/20081007_membership_home.asp

Silver Membership and DONT Forget the FREE Provisional License.

Sign up for new membership and say you belong to your local club.  The Membership and License will be sent to the club.  Then join the club and pick up your BCF Silver Membership.  Or Join a club first and then join BCF.  It all works out the same!!

New BCF Members registered to a club get a discount and only pay £22.50.  To Renew your BCF Membership it will cost £36

[harophil]

Hi Andy,

I have 180mm Sugino cranks on my RS1. I'm 6'2" and don't have any bother.

Phil