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- The Brussels Market Court confirms the suspension of the UCI gear limit and rejects the federation's appeal in the SRAM case.  
- The court and competition authority criticise the lack of transparency, objectivity and proportionality of the UCI's safety justification rule.  
- The UCI generally pursues equipment rules to limit aerodynamic advantages and speeds, which also triggers criticism of handlebar width and rim height.

Thick gears allowed: UCI loses another case against SRAM

- The author (1.60 m) tested 155 mm cranks and found the bike to be better suited to her leg length for the first time; seat problems have not yet been conclusively resolved.
- Shorter cranks reduce the maximum torque, but open up the hip angle, improve stability in the saddle and reduce problems such as toe overlap.
- Bikefittings confirmed 155 mm as the ideal length; short cranks are considered particularly favourable for shorter people and are spreading from time trial to road cycling.

Short cranks are better: 155 mm cranks - First impression on a gravel bike

- Cube is recalling all 2026 Hybrid models with ACID Carbon Hybrid crankarms (160-175 mm) delivered before 08/05/2026 due to risk of breakage.
- Various models of the Nuroad, Stereo, Reaction, AMS and Kathmandu Hybrid series are affected; all frame sizes are included.
- Use must be stopped immediately; serial number check and crank arm replacement must be carried out by Cube or authorised specialist dealers.

Cube stops 2026 fleet: Carbon cranks on hybrid models may break

- Titanium crank is the result of cooperation between Brunk, White Industries and Moots, utilises forming technology for high rigidity and fatigue resistance.  
- Modular system with 29/30 mm shafts, can be used for road/gravel and MTB, chainlines 47.5 mm or 55 mm, 8-hole interface for direct mount and power meter.  
- 100% made in the USA, 432 g (170 mm incl. shaft), several lengths and colour options, RRP 1349 dollars, aimed at long-lasting high-end use.

Titanium crank from Moots and White Industries: an investment for eternity

Short cranks from SRAM: Now available in 150 and 155 millimetres

Short cranks?: Tour de France stars ride these crank lengths

Trend among professional athletes: Jonas Vingegaard experiments with 150-millimetre cranks

TOUR test centre: Practical road bike accessories for all occasions

Interview: "There are no cranks that are too short"

- Shorter cranks improve hip angle, facilitate aero position, reduce knee strain and, according to studies, hardly affect performance.  
- Standard lengths (170-175 mm) statistically do not fit many riders; calculations recommend 165 mm for men and around 155 mm for women.  
- Cranks that are too long or extremely short are inefficient; a sensible choice is based on approx. 20-20.5 % of the inside leg length and individual fit.

Report short road bike cranks: Want to shorten the crank?

Noise on a road bike: causes and solutions

Noise on a road bike: Checking the drivetrain and bottom bracket

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Cranks

Cranks

Thick gears allowed
UCI loses another case against SRAM

Short cranks are better
155 mm cranks - First impression on a gravel bike

Cube stops 2026 fleet
Carbon cranks on hybrid models may break

Titanium crank from Moots and White Industries
An investment for eternity

Short cranks from SRAM
Now available in 150 and 155 millimetres

Short cranks?
Tour de France stars ride these crank lengths

Trend among professional athletes
Jonas Vingegaard experiments with 150-millimetre cranks

TOUR test centre
Practical road bike accessories for all occasions

Interview
"There are no cranks that are too short"

Report short road bike cranks
Want to shorten the crank?

Noise on a road bike
Causes and solutions

Noise on a road bike
Checking the drivetrain and bottom bracket

Cranks

Cranks

Thick gears allowedUCI loses another case against SRAM

Short cranks are better155 mm cranks - First impression on a gravel bike

Cube stops 2026 fleetCarbon cranks on hybrid models may break

Titanium crank from Moots and White IndustriesAn investment for eternity

Short cranks from SRAMNow available in 150 and 155 millimetres

Short cranks?Tour de France stars ride these crank lengths

Trend among professional athletesJonas Vingegaard experiments with 150-millimetre cranks

TOUR test centrePractical road bike accessories for all occasions

Interview"There are no cranks that are too short"

Report short road bike cranksWant to shorten the crank?

Noise on a road bikeCauses and solutions

Noise on a road bikeChecking the drivetrain and bottom bracket

Thick gears allowed
UCI loses another case against SRAM

Short cranks are better
155 mm cranks - First impression on a gravel bike

Cube stops 2026 fleet
Carbon cranks on hybrid models may break

Titanium crank from Moots and White Industries
An investment for eternity

Short cranks from SRAM
Now available in 150 and 155 millimetres

Short cranks?
Tour de France stars ride these crank lengths

Trend among professional athletes
Jonas Vingegaard experiments with 150-millimetre cranks

TOUR test centre
Practical road bike accessories for all occasions

Interview
"There are no cranks that are too short"

Report short road bike cranks
Want to shorten the crank?

Noise on a road bike
Causes and solutions

Noise on a road bike
Checking the drivetrain and bottom bracket