Originally Posted by Mark Manner

Q-Factor seems same to Shimano to me. I haven't measured it but I certainly don't feel anything different when riding this vs. a SRAM REd vs. a Sugino vs. a Shimano Ultegra vs. a Campy Record. One thing that seems to be noticeable about this crankset as compared to others I have ridden is that it feels really stiff. I think I notice it in particular on the bike I have it on, because it was a bit flexy in the BB area, and this seems to have made it feel more rigid. Maybe I am imagining it. The bike it is on is an old Ghisallo Ti. Great light frame but some flex in bb area.