Description This is Shimano's very highest end offering for a Triple drivetrain. The Ultegra-10 FC-6603 Triple crankset has all of the technological upsides of the Double version, but with a 3rd chainring to add ...
Bike Setup: TRIGON set-up,w/ ULTEGRA ice gray components'08 accept the crankset triple 6603,thomson elite stem & seatpost,zipp wheelset,continental tires
Summary: i use this for a year.a good quality crankset.smooth shifting like paddling in the wind.light but,durable.bottom line,it's worth what you pay for.
Strengths: light & durable.made of alloy,but tough.
Bike Setup: Motobecane Sprint
Full Ultegra 6603 Setup
Vuelta XRP Wheels
Summary: This crank works perfectly. I have no problems going to the smallest chainring regardless of which sprocket I was on. I had a Truvativ Elita Triple that refused to go to the smallest chainring unless I was on my 5th or 6th largest sprocket. Shifting is now perfect on my Ultegra setup.
Strengths: Perfect Shifting.
Weaknesses: End Cap needs a special tool to install.
Similar Products Used: Truvativ Elita Triple
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Bike Setup: Shimano Allez Comp (cro-mo; last blue version made), full Ultegra components, Time 317 pedals, Specialized bar, Weyless stem, Vittoria tires, stock Shimano wheelset
Summary: This is a fantastic upgrade from my old Shimano Ultegra FC-6500 that came with my bike, and a screaming deal I found that was a take-off from a new bike. I'm using it with 9-speed shifters and cassette and it works great. Cranks are very stiff, and the external bottom bracket is also a big improvement in stiffness and efficiency over the old splined version. The chainrings also shift smoother and crisper. I like the 39T middle ring. It provides a better overall gear combination in conjunction with the big ring (52T)(I don't use the granny all that much). I am extremely happy with this upgrade.
Strengths: Stiffness, low weight, external BB, great shifting, better gear ratio with 39T middle ring
Weaknesses: None found
Similar Products Used: Shimano Ultegra FC-6500 triple
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Bike Setup: Bianchi Giro
Full Ultegra 10 speed drive train
Dura Ace wheels
Summary: I have bad knees, so I have to make sure I always have a super-serious granny gear. These are great cranks. The external bearing cups design is wonderful.
This is a great crankset, very stiff and I don't worry about the weight.
Strengths: This crankset is really stiff. And it's easy to disassemble/re-assemble for maintainence. It does everything I expected when I bought it. Thiry gears! Did you ever think that was possible when you rode your first '10 speed' around the cul de sac.
Weaknesses: None but had I known about compact cranks, I might've given them a try first.
Similar Products Used: Shimano 105 9 speed triple
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