 and where reference marks are placed, I set out looking for them with renewed intensity.
I repeated my ground search with a little more care than I had before, ruling out that I just wasn't paying attention last time. Phil gave me a shout that he located a mark on top of a nearby boulder, it was Reference Mark 2, from there it was fairly easy to determine the location of RM 1 on another nearby boulder.
For some reason, I hadn't checked the NGS datasheet beforehand to get the coordinates for each of these marks, had I, it would've been super easy to find them AND I would have seen that there was an Azimuth Marker on a knoll about a half-mile away 🤦🏻‍♂️. Well, that just gives me a reason to go back One. More. Time. 🤣 After consulting my Topo map and planning my future route to that Azimuth Mark, I noted that there might be a boundary marker (quarter-section corner mark) along the Azimuth's route to the summit, giving me another potential recovery!
After making my recoveries, it was time for a quick lunch then pack up and head back down. It was a great day, Phil bagged peaks #74 and #75 on his challenge and I recovered two reference marks that I hadn't located before. It was one of those 'low stress' days, neither one of us was in a hurry to blast through the hike, and it was cool to swap stories about our respective military careers.
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Most people will tell you that there is little advantage for a bike with full gearing (3x9) to adding "5 mm". The reality is that you add a lot more than 5 mm but that's another question altogether.
If you "push" in bigger gears, then longer cranks will give you more mechanical advantage, but in the case of people who "spin" then the longer cranks will cost you more "time" per revolution.
The question is, what kind of rider (climber) are you??
Good answer, charlie. Yeah. It all depends on if you push big gears or spin small gears. I switched from 170s on my old road bike to 175s on me new road bike (I have about the same inseam as you) but it actually slowed me down considerably at first because I was used to the small circle efficiency of the shorter cranks. But if you have a SS or like to push big gears (and who doesn't ) then longer may be better in the long run. Some SSers are going even longer than 180s - I saw a post where I guy had just put (i think) 190s!
For a geared bike I don't see too much advantage. As others have posted big gear mashers will benefit.
I have a 34" inseam and run 170mm on my dual suspension, 175mm on my road bike, and 180mm on my SS. The SS is the only one that I really notice the longer arms being an advantage.
One thing to consider is replacement. In the event of something breaking or stripping it is really nice to run 175mm so you can get a replacement or a temp at the closest shop. Especially handy if you are on vacation.
I have a 35" inseam and definitely prefer to spin smaller gears rather than mash big ones. But since I got my first 180mm cranks a couple of years ago won't go back to 175mm ones unless I absolutely have to. There's no doubt in my mind that the extra length enables my legs to generate more power because I'm able to spin higher gears than I ever have before.
I have a very short inseem yet I have run 180 cranks for 12 years now. I am more of a masher than a spinner but I wouldnt be without 180's.
try to ride someones bike to try them.
btw a freind has a shorter leg due to an auto injury and he runs a 170 on his long leg and a 165 on his short leg, seems to help him. I road his epic for about 200 ft and gave it back to him. it felt realy weird.
i have 180mm cranks on 2 bikes...
and i have a 36in inseam, using the competitive cyclist fit test. i find that im able to use power more effectively with these than my 175mm xtr's. especially when approaching a climb. i hit the bottom of the climb with a lot more momentum which helps a ton on technical climbs.
I did some research on Google and found the following website.
Based on this website and others; it looks like I should seriously consider 180mm.
All my friends ride 175 mm. I will try to find a shop that will let me try 180s.
I switched to a longer crank and did not notice much of a difference except I bumped my pedal on roots and stuff more often. I'm also a spinner. At 300 lbs I find I can keep my momentum up better climbing hills in an easier gear.
I tend to hit crank ends on techy rock areas when riding. Does anyone who rides 180's notice them bottoming out more?
well it sounds like personal preference really comes into play here. I ran 180's for years, liked them, and broke lots of them. Race Face was good and warrantied all of them,but the 180 length was always an issue. I had to wait. On my last breakage I needed cranks asap so I had them send 175's. I have to say I prefer the shorter arms. Better for spinning and way less rock smashing.
Mmm Good thread lads well done!!.
Im on 175 at the moment but i think i need 180s as im a big fella and spin it up to get up there,i just think the mechanics of it all means ill go for 180s at my next upgrade,As by the time ive ive gotten out of the seat to stand up im usually stopped!!! LOL!!
I have a 34 inseam and I run 185s. I believe that's the longest in Shimanos XT and XTR lengths, but it helps. You're going to see the biggest difference in your climbs. Especially the low grade ones. Steep climbs... not alot of advantage, shallow climbs... you will be able to power up to speed and maintain your ride much easier. If you can find a 190, that may be your better bet. Good luck.
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