Hi Folks - I just finished switching out the stock microshift on my 2023 S40 to Sram Apex 1. At first I found these cranks way to narrow, did other people find it restricting? My 16mm pedal extenders get my stance back where it used to be what was curious if anyone tried anything else.
SRAM Apex Cranks Q-Factor?
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Always-Learnin
Vendetta Love
I have a stock 2021 S40 with SRAM Apex 1. I added 20mm pedal extenders (as a test). Cleared up my hip discomfort in short order.
Gotcha, but didn't you immediately notice something was off before adding the extenders. It's just SO narrow.
Always-Learnin
Vendetta Love
Yes, my hip hurt but I primarily ride indoors so I am not getting the normal inputs I would if I were outdoors. I had no problem riding all day long outdoors.
rfneep
Well-Known Member
I've had a few Apex cranks and they have a SRAM standard 145 q-factor. Pretty narrow, but made for road bikes and not so out of the norm for those. For some reason, I find myself more sensitive to q-factor/stance on a recumbent than an upright diamond frame. The Apex 145 width gave me severe thigh cramps on long rides with my S30 or other high racers; very unpleasant! I think that narrow q leads to lots of knee movement unless your hips are pretty narrow.
Ray
Ray
What cranks are you running now?
