Will pedals increase Q factor?

donald-<< I need to try increasing the width of my crank/pedal system to better align my feet under
my hips. >><BR><BR>

In my experience, Speedplay does this well, both in their spindle length and ability to move the
cleats way in(pedal out). Also they sell longer spindled pedals as well...

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Donald Specker said:

If not, what's the best way to go? Get a bike with a triple instead of a double? Are all doubles of
similar Q-factor for a given groupo, or do BB's on different bikes differ enough in width to make a
difference?

Put 3 mm washers between pedal and crankarm. Install a bb that is 4 mm wider.

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I need to try increasing the width of my crank/pedal system to better align my feet under my hips.
Will the new Shimano SL pedals offer any more Q factor than my old Ricthey Pro Roads? They'll
certainly offer a wider platform and that may help. If not, what's the best way to go? Get a bike
with a triple instead of a double? Are all doubles of similar Q-factor for a given groupo, or do
BB's on different bikes differ enough in width to make a difference?

A while back someone posted about a company that sells some adaptors that do what you want. They
screw onto your cranks and then you screw your pedals into the adaptors. A google search might find
the article.
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I need to try increasing the width of my crank/pedal system to better

align

Quoted message said:

my feet under my hips. Will the new Shimano SL pedals offer any more Q factor than my old Ricthey
Pro Roads? They'll certainly offer a wider platform and that may help.

If not, what's the best way to go? Get a bike with a triple instead of a double? Are all doubles
of similar Q-factor for a given groupo, or do

BB's

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on different bikes differ enough in width to make a difference?

If I may ask, what's the impetus for trying to get your feet under your hips? Have you tried walking
like that?

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A while back someone posted about a company that sells some adaptors that do what you want. They
screw onto your cranks and then you screw your pedals into the adaptors. A google search might
find the article.
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