Which shorter crank arms?

[samjlevy]

I have a Whyte E-160 RSX, love the bike but trying to reduce the number of pedal strikes I’m getting. Thinking of going to either 150mm or 155mm crank arms.

Any advice on which would be better and what crank arms to look at would be great.

 

[Mikerb]

Hope 150...standard offset

 

[samjlevy]

Hope 150...standard offset

Have you got a link? I can only find Hope in 155?

 

[Cb750stu]

I don't think hope make e a 150mm do they??

 

[Mikerb]

Have you got a link? I can only find Hope in 155?

sorry ...typo................155......................got mine from Biketart.co.uk

 

[Privateerjon]

Not that I know of, I’ve got the 155s and they are great

 

[samjlevy]

For people that are running 155, was the reduction in pedal strikes noticeable? Any other benefits?

Thanks!

 

[Mikerb]

I fitted mine to my 2020 E180 RS..............I also have the E160 RSX but have no problem with pedal strikes on that bike.

I bought them for the E180 primarilly due to having to be so careful to a void pedal strikes..........and to better enable full pedal strokes instead of half strokes on some technical climbs etc. They achieved all of that but also had a suprising additional benefit. The E180 is not the best pedalling machine due to its super plush long travel suspension etc but changing to the 155mm cranks I immediately noticed the bike was easier to accelerate from a standstill or when momentum had been lost ( e.g stopping pedalling to avoid spinning out the back wheel on a climb). I believe the reason is that because on an EMTB we apply most rider pedal input from the 12 oclock to 4 oclock positions and because 155m cranks reduce the radius it is easier to push the pedal past 12 oclock. Whatever, it has made a big improvement on that bike.
To be honest I see no reason to follow suit on the E160RSX.

 

[samjlevy]

Thanks! Ended up ordering the Hope 155’s.

Another question, how can you tell if the flip chip is in the high or low position?

 

[Mikerb]

High and Low (H/L) is marked on the shock yoke. If the H line aligns with the bottom edge of the shock lower mount..the bike is in the high position. If it aligns with the L it is in the low position. I use the bike in the High position.....I think that is how they assembled by default.

 

[samjlevy]

High and Low (H/L) is marked on the shock yoke. If the H line aligns with the bottom edge of the shock lower mount..the bike is in the high position. If it aligns with the L it is in the low position. I use the bike in the High position.....I think that is how they assembled by default.

Thanks!

How do you change the height? I don’t want to right now but would be good to know.

 

[Mikerb]

Thanks!

How do you change the height? I don’t want to right now but would be good to know.

I have not done it but I assume the lower shock bolt is offset so replace it 180 degrees from the original position.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

I noticed an immediate improvement on my 155mm crank arms, do a Google search but make sure you buy ebike specific ones

 

[Hobo Mikey]

I have just bought some Hope 155 cranks, not fitted yet but will post up when I try them out.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

They’re awesome Mike, I think you’ll like them too mate

 

[Hobo Mikey]

They’re awesome Mike, I think you’ll like them too mate

Just bought some Hope F22 pedals also to go with them.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

Just bought some Hope F22 pedals also to go with them.

Good on ya mate, are you gonna keep it a secret

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Good on ya mate, are you gonna keep it a secret

Until the postman dumps it on the door. Too late then it’s mine. Earache is only temporary, the bruises last a bit longer though. Only joking the wife’s cool with me and my bikes and bits, keeps me happy.

 

[EMTBSEAN]

that’s the most important thing about buying bike stuff, it makes us happy and in turn we pass that happiness to our wives

 

[The EMF]

that’s the most important thing about buying bike stuff, it makes us happy and in turn we pass that happiness to our wives

Just remember…….happy wives = happy lives