The Q factor or quack factor of a bicycle is the distance between the pedal attachment points on the crank arms, when measured parallel to the bottom bracket axle. It may also be referred to as the "t
The Q factor is an important factor affecting how close the pedals are laterally, and therefore affects the spread of the riders legs
The quack factor is a reference to the wide-stance gait of ducks - the larger the stance, the larger the quack factor
The bottom bracket on a bicycle connects the crankset to the bicycle and allows the crankset to rotate freely. It contains a spindle to which the crankset attaches, and the bearings that allow the spi
Q factor (bicycles)
…The Q factor or quack factor of a bicycle is the distance between the pedal attachment points on the crank arms, when measured parallel to the bottom bracket axle. It may also be referred to as the "tread" of the crankset. The "Q" stands for "quack", a reference to the wide stance and waddling gait of ducks…
A bottom bracket in a bicycle. The crankarms and chainring are attached to the spindle of the bottom bracket, which is installed in the bottom bracket shell. The bottom bracket shell is an integral part of the bicycle frame. This is typical of modern frame designs, and different from the much older designs that gave the bottom bracket its name. In those designs - now obsolete - the bottom bracket was a separate piece bolted onto the frame.
Aerozine ceramic external bottom bracket bearing cups for BSC/ISO standard, that is M34.798×1.058 mm (1.37″-24 TPI) threads and a 68 mm wide bottom bracket shell
Plain (threadless) bottom bracket shell of Royal Enfield Revelation houses Bayliss Wiley unit bottom bracket
Bayliss Wiley unit bottom bracket