Originally Posted by
Chili Cheesy
...I'm not too worried about Q-factor any more. ...
...and I'm just gonna' focus on the pros of having the Hollowtech and accept that I'm too limited by the square taper....
maybe the experts can help with this....
q-factor is the distance between the pedals, right?
so there's a couple ways to change the Q! while keeping
the pedals and cranks.
1. you can add some pedal extenders...i think they might be
called knee-savers or some such.
https://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Pedal...CAZBBVTRP5SP5G
2. you can use a different length spindle bottom bracket, which
may or may not be compatible with your front derailler....
(remember, me not expert!)
plenty of options with square taper. i think shimano has various
spindles ranging from 103-126mm. other brands maybe more.....