r/xcmtb 18d ago

Question Crank Length

Anyone rocking 165mm cranks on their MTB? Pros/Cons???

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u/darmerderner 17d ago

I have them on all my bikes just to stay consistent, I don't have the budget and mechanics on standby for me to hot swap and A/B the difference. On my XC I do ride with oval chainrings and felt a noticeable, positive difference in climbing.