08 XTR cranks on an 08 Meta 5 frame?

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[steveb]

I know I should really know the answer to this one, but I'm not 100% on it.

In theory XTR cranks won't fit on the 08 frame as they'll foul the swingarm due to having a low Q factor, but has anyone tried it?

[damo]

That Doddy guy from MBUK has XTR on the Meta he runs. Its in the 20th anniversary edition from June 2008. He states "The XTR transmission is flawless - especially with the Rapidfire shifters"


Damo

[dogboy]

I have them on my Meta 6 and no issues whatsoever. I can post a pic of the clearance if you'd like.

[Crag]

Am I being stupid but whats a low Q factor.

[steveb]

Q factor is the distance between the two crank arms at the pedal end. If that makes sense!

Thanks for the info guys, I shall be putting XTR cranks on the Meta5 then! (Only doing as I got them cheap with the Rohloff, which is now being sold as I'll never use it!)

Ta.

[steveb]

Well put them on today and nowhere near enough clearance for my liking. One iffy landing or summit and I'd have a nice crank/swingarm interface, so I'm sticking with me XT's.

[damo]

Well at least you know and at least I know not to have XTR cranks on mine.

Cheers.

Damo

[steveb]

I suspect for lighter riders, or those will to take the risk, they'll be fine, just I'm not a light rider!

[damo]

I'm not much of a rider either Steve, more of a faller.

Damo