New cranks or not?

That way madness lies.

All my unis have square taper hubs, which makes cranks reasonably cheap
and easy to buy. In my bits box or actually installed I have 90, 102,
110, 125, 127, 150 and 170 mm cranks, and I've tried most combinations.
Once you start fiddling with cranks, you are never quite satisfied
with whatever set you have on. That is part of the joy of this sport:
3 variables, one compromise.

A change of crank size will make a noticable difference to lots of
things. It will take a few rides to become acclimatized to the change.
I wouldn't recommend going any smaller than 125 for now if you're used
to 147s. 140s would be almost identical to 147s. 147s sound a bit
unwieldy to me unless you're going to ride some very steep hills.

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I would like ot know why you want new cranks and a new tire?

if you dont know exactly why you want them then there is no point in
changing.

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If ur riding mainly street instead of trials 125mm cranks are definatley
worth it, You can go alot faster and smoother. Luna tire is also better
because it has thicker side walls, a more even tread pattern and dosn't
wear away as fast.

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Do not listen to Mikefule. What he said may be true for road riding,
etc. but with street crank lenghts can make a big difference. BUT, keep
in mind that some of the best street riders use 145mm cranks and are,
well, pretty good.

I have the Qu-Ax, and my Luna tire should be here any day now. I ride
trials just as much as street so I'm wary about getting 125's.

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ntappin said:

I would like ot know why you want new cranks and a new tire?

if you dont know exactly why you want them then there is no point in
changing.

I want the new cranks because if I can go faster I can hop higher, and
if I can do both of those I can clear more stairs. I want the new tire
because the CC freezes and it is already wearing out.

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