Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cycling After Injury: Bob’s Update on 165mm Cranks 🚴♂️
Welcome back! Today we’ve got Bob in the studio again—yes, that Bob from our blind crank length test video that now has over 14,000 views and 123+ comments. 🚴♂️
It’s been a year since that test, and Bob has quite the update. If you remember, he was recovering from a serious crash—broken ribs, collarbone, and shoulder blade. At that time, we experimented with shorter cranks, and he landed on 165mm.
Now, after months of real-world riding, Bob is here to share how those 165s feel on the road: easier climbing, smoother pedaling, and even more fun. He’s noticed better hip angle, more stability, and less pain—especially on those dreaded long climbs.
We’ll answer your top questions from the comments:
👉 Do shorter cranks require gearing changes?
👉 How does crank length affect climbing and stability?
👉 Is switching worth it even if you don’t have injuries?
👉 What’s the real difference between 155mm, 160mm, 165mm, and 172.5mm?
At 78 years old (soon to be 79!), Bob also shares his cycling tips for staying fit, the role of indoor training apps like Rouvy, and why cutting out sugar completely changed his performance.
If you’ve been curious about shorter cranks—or just need some inspiration to keep riding into your 70s and beyond—this update is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
WATCH THIS NEXT : youtu.be/sJxU8v1evQ4?si=g3vqipMDmUovmnOW
👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments—we might cover them in the next video!
#TimGresh #cycling #bikefitting
Cycling After Injury: Bob’s Update on 165mm Cranks 🚴♂️
Welcome back! Today we’ve got Bob in the studio again—yes, that Bob from our blind crank length test video that now has over 14,000 views and 123+ comments. 🚴♂️
It’s been a year since that test, and Bob has quite the update. If you remember, he was recovering from a serious crash—broken ribs, collarbone, and shoulder blade. At that time, we experimented with shorter cranks, and he landed on 165mm.
Now, after months of real-world riding, Bob is here to share how those 165s feel on the road: easier climbing, smoother pedaling, and even more fun. He’s noticed better hip angle, more stability, and less pain—especially on those dreaded long climbs.
We’ll answer your top questions from the comments:
👉 Do shorter cranks require gearing changes?
👉 How does crank length affect climbing and stability?
👉 Is switching worth it even if you don’t have injuries?
👉 What’s the real difference between 155mm, 160mm, 165mm, and 172.5mm?
At 78 years old (soon to be 79!), Bob also shares his cycling tips for staying fit, the role of indoor training apps like Rouvy, and why cutting out sugar completely changed his performance.
If you’ve been curious about shorter cranks—or just need some inspiration to keep riding into your 70s and beyond—this update is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
WATCH THIS NEXT : youtu.be/sJxU8v1evQ4?si=g3vqipMDmUovmnOW
👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments—we might cover them in the next video!
#TimGresh #cycling #bikefitting
