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Q-factor
After a lot of mtb and trying out a roadie with a low Q factor, I realized just how much easier is to pedal at any cadence at a low Q factor (and gentler on the knees).
OK, so why are enduro bikes all of a sudden having ultra wide Q, they are meant for pedaling as well, I understand short crank trends in mtb to lower the center of gravity but these extra wide Qs are just making knee pain.
What is the point of such high Q factor in modern mtbs?