Which compact crank with DA7800
Moderator: robbosmans
A bit of a retro project going on here, with DA7800 drivetrain. Unfortunately the 7800 didn't seem to come with a compact/110BCD crank, which is unfortunate for a quad impaired wannabe climber like me.
What would people recommend? 7900 cranks have the strong dark accents, Ultegra might work, but to be honest, I think the silver Athena looks best, a bit more unobstrusive than the Shimanos. (Maybe just polish the decals off ...)
Any alternatives?
Edit: Looks wise the plain FC-R700 seems to be a good match too, at least for the time being.
And here's a nice Sugino, not sure which BB standard though.
What would people recommend? 7900 cranks have the strong dark accents, Ultegra might work, but to be honest, I think the silver Athena looks best, a bit more unobstrusive than the Shimanos. (Maybe just polish the decals off ...)
Any alternatives?
Edit: Looks wise the plain FC-R700 seems to be a good match too, at least for the time being.
And here's a nice Sugino, not sure which BB standard though.
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There's this crank from Sugino http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox801d_main_english.htm
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7800 SRM?
My wife has a spare bike with a regular 7800 crank, with a 50T outer and a 38T inner. Shimano makes an official 7800 50T ring. Looks nice.
My wife has a spare bike with a regular 7800 crank, with a 50T outer and a 38T inner. Shimano makes an official 7800 50T ring. Looks nice.
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I have a r700 compact and it's super stiff. A bit porky, but can't complain. Maybe some after market rings would be an option too.
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how about the Ultegra SL compact crank FC-6650-S? it's lighter than the FC-R700. this is afterall weight weenies
Thanks everyone, FC-6650-S looks like a great candidate, if I can find one in 175mm, otherwise the R700 probably. (Even got a silver Smart Foot on stash, but it doesn't fit the rather burly frame, saving that for another build ...)
Edit: Seems Wiggle has it, but not at a discount one would expect for previous generation groupset
Edit: Seems Wiggle has it, but not at a discount one would expect for previous generation groupset
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