44T Crankset with 170 mm Square Taper Arms and Motsuv Narrow-Wide Chainring 104 BCD Black

Keep your 170 mm crank length and gear up for flatter rides

This 44T crankset pairs 170 mm square-taper crank arms with a Motsuv narrow-wide chainring. It suits a compatible 1× bike used on flatter commutes, sealed cycleways or firm gravel. Choose this combination if your current crank length feels right and you often spin out with a smaller front ring.

Key Features

• The 170 mm crank arms keep the same pedal circle when you replace an existing pair of the same length.
• The 44-tooth chainring moves the bike farther per pedal turn than a smaller ring in the same rear gear.
• Alternating narrow and wide teeth help keep a compatible chain engaged on a single-ring drivetrain.
• The chainring mounts to the crank spider with a four-bolt 104 mm bolt pattern.
• The crank arms fit a compatible square-taper bottom bracket spindle.

Specifications

• Crank arm length — 170 mm
• Bottom bracket interface — square taper
• Chainring mount — four-bolt 104 mm bolt circle diameter (BCD)
• Chainring — Motsuv MOTSUVCR44T-B with 44 narrow-wide teeth
• Chainring marking — 9-, 10- and 11-speed
• Material — aluminium alloy crank arms and chainring
• Colour — black

Benefits of Cycling With a 44T Crankset

1. Keep a familiar pedalling position. If you already ride comfortably on 170 mm cranks, you can retain that pedal circle while changing the gearing.
2. Gain some pedal clearance when replacing longer cranks. Compared with 175 mm arms, 170 mm arms hold the pedal axle 5 mm higher at the bottom of the stroke. That comparison assumes the same bike and pedals.
3. Maintain a lower cadence at the same speed on open sections. In the same rear gear, a 44T ring moves the bike 10% farther per pedal turn than a 40T ring. That can be useful on flat commutes where you often run out of gear.
4. Choose gearing that fits your route. A 44T ring makes every gear taller if you keep the same cassette. If your rides include steep climbs or loaded starts, a smaller ring may suit you better.

Common Questions

• Q: When should I choose 170 mm cranks with a 44T chainring?
  A: Choose them if 170 mm suits your bike fit and you want taller gears for flatter routes. The crank length sets the size of your pedal circle. The front ring and rear sprocket together set the gear ratio.
• Q: Will this fit my square-taper bike?
  A: Check the taper standard, spindle length, chainline and clearance between the 44T ring and your chainstay. The 104 mm bolt pattern tells you how the ring mounts to the crank spider.
• Q: Can I use this for a 1× conversion?
  A: Yes, if the frame has room for the ring and the setup gives you a suitable chainline. Check the chain length and make sure your lowest rear gear suits the climbs you ride.

Summary

Choose this 44T crankset if 170 mm arms suit your fit and you want taller gearing for flatter rides. Before ordering, check your bottom bracket, chainring clearance and lowest gear.