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Bastard. I had forgot about that one.

at 6 ft, i cant run less than 170, i've tried many lengths but they push my feet together so much it feels like im standing high on the bike which gives that "top heavy" feeling - i know how to pedal so i dont have pedal strikes when going up, Ive only hit my pedals twice in the whole time ive done MTB, both were on big flat pedals and i had my feet in wrong spot. Never hit them on clips.

Those prices ARE insane but maybe worth noting that AUD945 is USD631 (and US MSRP for XX is USD550). Dunno why the Aussies are being asked to pony up the additional USD81 tho... Oh, exchange rate. Ouch.

Chest harness go pro is blarts weapon of choice! Nice headset.

Those come from SRAM, not Deity. See end of this article - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/sram-releases-stealth-brake-lineup.html

the infamous once-every-decade-someone-poses-nude-on-their-mtb shot strikes again.

Sounds like the prototype specialized DH bike is gonna move to a more conventional construction soon and start selling an updated bike. Via Loïc bruni on Gypsy Tales

Use NSB brake adapters, overlord stem and recently got their new bb. All top notch product.

For many years I followed the internet rule of long legs (36 inseam), long cranks (180). I always had tons of pedal strikes and lacked confidence for nearly 20 years. I watched a video at Hardtail party on crank lengths and decided to try something different. I now run 165 on my singlespeed hardtail and have no pedal strikes or perceived loss of power. Considering 155 or 160 on my YT Izzo and flipping chip to drop.

As I posted (not entirely appropriately I may add) on another thread, absolutely. I had been on 170s for a long time until I got my Trance X, which sits considerably lower than the SB66 it replaced. Stock cranks were 170s and after numerous rock strikes, one involving me wondering if I broke a toe, I decided to swap to shorter Canfield 155s. A bit odd at first, but it took less than 20mi to figure out the new feel. My cadence is more consistent, punchy climbs feel like there's more traction available since I'm spinning rather than punching the...

At 5'6" I've always been curious of shorter cranks. I have 3 bikes with three different sizes, 165 (freeride), 170 (all mountain), 175 (hardtail). I enjoy the 165s and have wanted to try 155s for a while. Can we post who is making shorter cranks? Canfield - 150-165mm (5cm increments) https://canfieldbikes.com/collections/cranks-chainrings/products/canfie… North Shore Billet - 155-170 (5cm increments) https://northshorebillet.com/collections/drivetrain-components/products… Hope - 155, 160-170 https://www.hopetech.com/products/drivetrain/cranksets/evo-crankset/ 5Dev - 135-165 (5cm) https://5dev.com/collections/cranks/products/new-crank-product-page?var… Am I missing any others?

Definitely. I have a 180mm dropper (6'3) and others with limited insertion depth may have the same issue related to reduced clearance. For those with long droppers and crazy good standover clearance it's a non-issue.

With manufacturers pushing into designed-for-kids bikes there's a fresh batch of solid and cheap cranks coming out. Outside of the everlasting Canfield Brothers both the Praxis Zane ($160) and Trailcraft Direct Mount Cranks ($170) are really good new options. As for seat length, I raise it by the difference so my leg is hitting the same angle at bottom-of-stroke. This would seem to also call for raising the cockpit by the same amount, but I haven't felt the need to do so. Given that my leg isn't as bent at top-of-stroke, it might be giving my back more freedom. The...

Omg those cassette prices are insane.

The price difference is large for an improvement we don't have figures on, I suspect X0 would be the better deal but time shall tell!

In essence they are saying the XX will last longer, but this will become apparent once you've clocked some decent miles on the cassette already. Ingenius! :D