Does anyone here ride the smallest frames in Raleigh RH, IRO, or Jamis Sputnik with 170mm cranks (my shoe size is 39)? That would be around 50cm frames. Any toeclip overlap? The reason I'm asking is I'd like swap the stock cranks for a pair of White Industries ENO cranks, which don't come in anything smaller than 170mm, and I really want to avoid overlapping toe and wheel if possible.

Thanks.

Does anyone here ride the smallest frames in Raleigh RH, IRO, or Jamis Sputnik with 170mm cranks (my shoe size is 39)? That would be around 50cm frames. Any toeclip overlap? The reason I'm asking is I'd like swap the stock cranks for a pair of White Industries ENO cranks, which don't come in anything smaller than 170mm, and I really want to avoid overlapping toe and wheel if possible.

Thanks.


most small frames will have overlap

I know that. I'm looking for actual experience.

I ride a converted roadbike with 175mm cranks with a fair amount of toe overlap. The only time it ever becomes an issue is when I'm doing those 3mph u-turns. Even then, I've developed the habit of making, umm, "boxy" turns---When the foot in question is towards the rear, I turn really sharp, and then straighten a bit when it comes 'round to the front.

Anyway, what I'm saying is don't fear toe overlap, you get used to it.

I ride 58-60 cm frames, and every road bike and at least one of the mountain bikes I've owned has had significant toe overlap. Point is, overlap isn't particularly a function of frame size, and it's really not a problem. That is, except for on the recumbent. That had significant heel overlap, which actually matters more than does toe overlap on an upright, though it's still not much more than an annoyance. About the only way around it is to get smaller wheels, or make some serious compromises on riding position.

It's simply not an issue. I know we're talking fixed gear, but it still doesn't matter. If you're going slow enough for overlap to matter, you're going slow enough that walking would be much easier. We tend to use short cranks on fixed gear so they don't strike the pavement on hard turns or the bank on a velodrome, not to avoid the front wheel. When riding at any pace above slow jog, you can't hit the wheel with your foot for trying - turning the bars that hard would throw you right off the bike.