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Forum: Fitting Your Bike

03-07-22, 02:16 PM

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Narrowing q-factor: some ideas?

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Posted By Road Fan

My Rudge is set up narrow with one rear sprocket,...

My Rudge is set up narrow with one rear sprocket, so like a track bike except it has its original Sturmey-Archer AW and steel cottered single chainset. I'm looking to match that narrow Q with a TA...

Forum: Fitting Your Bike

02-27-22, 06:11 PM

Replies: 22

Narrowing q-factor: some ideas?

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Posted By Road Fan

Good question, but I can't answer it, though I...

Good question, but I can't answer it, though I like bikes with narrower stances. IMO that is enough reason. With Qfactor too wide I feel like I'm flailing my legs outwards, while with "good" Q I...

Forum: Fitting Your Bike

02-27-22, 10:03 AM

Replies: 22

Narrowing q-factor: some ideas?

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Posted By Road Fan

Look into more recent Campagnolo chainsets. They...

Look into more recent Campagnolo chainsets. They have Q-factor specs printed on the crankarms, and they don't all cost kilobucks. Campy at least has grasped the challenge for low Q.

As far as...

Forum: Fitting Your Bike

02-26-22, 07:32 AM

Replies: 22

Narrowing q-factor: some ideas?

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Posted By Road Fan

Ok, I think narrowing q-factor is nicer for...

Ok, I think narrowing q-factor is nicer for riding, so I agree with your goal. On older bikes and BB styles (square taper, cartridge or cup and spindle) I've played with this with some good success. ...

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