Looking to pick up a new compact crank this holiday season?

mgraffeo

In the spirit of avoiding the R&P kick to da nutz next year at IMLP, I decided I wanted to put a compact on my tri bike.  I'd been debating between the Shimano R600 or R700, and leaning towards the 600, until I saw this

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/SHI0140/Shimano-America-FC-R700-Hollowtech-II-Compact-Crankset.html

R700 on sale for $78.  Freakin' no brainer if you're considering one.  Unless, of course, you're looking forward to your kick to da nutz...

Mike

DocHoffart

Michael,

I'm not familiar with the Shimano versions but I have a compact FSA K-force light with Ceramic BB in 172.5 for sale if you are interested. It was $600. Contact me offline.

Vince

mgraffeo

The R700 sits between Ultegra and Dura-Ace.

 

thanks for the offer, Vince.

Mike

Chris G

That is a stoopid good deal.

DCorso

I saw this too.  I think I may have to jump on it.

 

mancona

I used an r700 all of last season and it worked great.  Highly recomend it.

DCorso

Thanks for the reminder Mike.  I just placed my order.

Dave Tallo

Posted By mancona (aka Matt Ancona) on 25 Nov 2009 02:06 PM

I used an r700 all of last season and it worked great.  Highly recomend it.

 

Ditto.  Jump on this deal if you're making the leap. 

gilliatt

 so I've done some wrenching but I usually don't mess with the BB.  How do I know if this will replace what I've got in place can someone link a video or give me the 411 on BB and how to replace a crankset

Cary Blanco

hmm ... I didn't even think I wanted to get a compact, but this is a great deal. Anyone know if this works with both 9 and 10 speed drivetrains (i've got 9 speed)?

DCorso

shouldn't matter whether you have a 9 or 10 sp rear.

Cary Blanco

It's gone!

Hopefully everyone that wanted one got it.

Cary Blanco

Okay, did anyone pick one of these up and is not going to use it? I'm building out a new tri bike and this would come in handy.