[p97z]

I'm looking for some mountain bike pedals with the lowest q-factor. I'm currently using egg beater sl's and an xt crank. I was using a bontranger crank and the q-factor was fine but when I switched to the XT crank my knees started hurting. I like the shifting of the XT and the wight savings but the q-factor is killing me. Does anybody think the the with of the XT cranks is too wide? Will new pedals help?

Thanks

 

[wannabfast]

Try the premium crank brothers cleats first. They allow lateral (side/side) and forward/back adjustment. If moving the lateral position in helps, but you need more look at the short spindle upgrade available in ss or ti depending on your weight. I had xt cranks and they are a bit wider, but strong. I was pleased with the changes using short spindles and the premium cleat. (cheaper too)

 

[rockyuphill]

The XT cranks have a 5mm wider Q factor than the XTR or Race Face cranks. The XTR and Race Face are in the 169-170mm range and the XT are 175mm.

You can look at the Crank Brothers stainless steel short spindle upgrade.

 

[p97z]

Thanks for the info... I'll look at changing the cleats and if that doesn't work I'll try the spindles.

 

[p97z]

Just in case somebody else has a q-factor problem. Try new shoes! My shoes had such wide heals that they kept hitting the crank. I got new shoes (Sidi) and now the q-factor is better.