Episode 194: Shorter Cranks and Narrower Bars for Optimal Cycling Performance?

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• Why shorter cranks and narrower bars?
• Determining the right road, gravel, MTB handlebar width
• Recommendations for amateur and time-crunched cyclists
• What is crank length and why it matters
• Benefits of shorter cranks
• Should cranks on all your bikes be the same length?
• Bonus: How do you choose a good saddle?

Guest:

Renee Eastman is a CTS Premier Level Coach and has been coaching with the company for more than 20 years. She has been a professional bike fitter for 15 years and was one of the first fitters to use the Retül bike fit system. She has a master's degree in exercise science, has worked for USA Cycling, and is a 6-time Masters National Champion.

Show Links:

• Renee Eastman bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/renee-eastman/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee.eastman/?hl=en

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Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

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Chapters

1. Episode 194: Shorter Cranks and Narrower Bars for Optimal Cycling Performance? (00:00:00)

2. Bike Fit Trends and Considerations (00:00:07)

3. The Trend Towards Shorter Cranks (00:14:57)

4. Cycling Equipment and Fit Discussion (00:23:02)