Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
I wonder if there is a current trend toward higher Q-factor. That would make pedal strike more likely. (It also contributes to BB flex. A stiffer BB would mean less flex so manufacturers could use higher Q-factor without riders thinking the frame was soft.)
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