FSA SL-K Carbon Compact

Price Paid:  $250.00 at ebay

Favorite Ride:
Burke Gilman

Bike Setup:
Specialized Roubaix, Dura-Ace rear der, Ultegra front der, Dura Ace cables, etc.

Summary:
I installed this crankset and bottom bracket in my bike. I've had zero problems with it since Day 1 and have ridden it about 4000 miles. I change out my Dura Ace chain before it reaches max. slack (1/16" I believe). I also change out my Dura Ace cables routinely. I say this because I suspect some of the other reviewers may be blaming the crankset for related problems. I also wonder if they know how to do the mechanicals properly (or follow the instructions). They could be running the wrong chain, have a bent derailleur, the list goes on and on.

Strengths:
Weight, quality, shifting, etc.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Shimano

Price Paid:  $349.00 at Northtowne

Favorite Ride:
Hills!!

Bike Setup:
Felt B2
Dura-Ace components
Vision Aero Bars

Summary:
It's a very good product, but i would choose a Dura-Ace crankset instead...

Strengths:
Stiff and Good Power Transfer.
I always have enough left in my legs for a run even after hammering on the pedals

Weaknesses:
Not quite as rockin as Dura-Ace but really close

Similar Products Used:
Dura-Ace
Ultergra

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Bike Stop Kansas Cit

Favorite Ride:
All of them!

Bike Setup:
Giant TCR C2 Dura-ace Ultegra mix. American Classic Sprint 350

Summary:
This was an Upgrade to my Giant TCR-C2.
I have had no shifting problems. In fact I can hardley emagine anything shifting better! No parts getting loose ever. May be my LBS is better on the insatll than most. I do plan to get a K-FORCE LIGHT CRANKSET mainly for the weight and ceramic bottom bracket.

Strengths:
Great shifting, Sexy looking.

Weaknesses:
A little heavy.

Similar Products Used:
Tra vetta on my tandem, FSA Afterburner on my mountain bike.

Price Paid:  $225.00 at ebay

Favorite Ride:
Lake Washington Loop

Bike Setup:
LeMond

Summary:
I have about 1000 miles on these cranks and they are still tight and work awesome. The 50x34 with my 12x27 gearing works great even for the hilly Puget Sound region.

Strengths:
Look great, stiff, nice bottom bracket, simple to install (follow the directions regarding the loctite).

Weaknesses:
none that I have noticed

Similar Products Used:
Shimano Ultegra

Price Paid:  $170.00 at online

Favorite Ride:
semi hilly

Bike Setup:
ultegra and dura ace 9 speed mix, nashbar frame

Summary:
Installed a few weeks ago, have used on trainer and on several rides. I purchased a new steel crank arm bolt and ground the lip off of the outer nut that sits in the crank arm so it would lock against the crank arm bolt when tightened. No issues with coming loose yet.

Strengths:
Good shifting, good gearing, 50 36

Weaknesses:
Probably not the best design, shimano's makes more sense.

Similar Products Used:
Older shimano cranks

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