Shimano Ultegra-SL 6650

Price Paid:  $260.00 at Colorado Cyclist

Favorite Ride:
Hardscrabble Pass

Bike Setup:
Tarmac w/ full DA, Cane Creek wheels, Speedplay Zeros

Summary:
Bang for buck it's really tough to beat this crankset. It's lighter and shifts much smoother than an FSA gossamer or the junk SLk cranksets, and it's less $. I was surprised at how well it shifted. Put it on and go ride... I don't even think about the crankset anymore... that's as good as it gets.

Strengths:
Price, shifting quality, weight isn't bad - but not great. For the $ - one of the lightest compacts available that you can count on (the FSA SLK has LOTS of issues and it's not much lighter!). Easy to install.

Weaknesses:
None that I can think of.

Similar Products Used:
FSA, Shimano, Ritchey

Price Paid:  $0.00 at gift

Favorite Ride:
any

Bike Setup:
'06 Specialized Roubaix Expert/Pro; all Dura Ace but this crank.

Summary:
Good crank for the price.

Strengths:
1) Good weight for the price
2) Solid shifting for a compact crank with a standard front dérailleur.
3) Very easy to install
4) Looks much better in person than in photos

Weaknesses:
None.

Similar Products Used:
Shimano R-700
FSA SL-K MegaExo