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Least expensive way to get a compact crank?

Old 05-13-14, 04:50 PM
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Least expensive way to get a compact crank?

I posted this in bike mechanics, but thought it may be relevant here as well:

I have been wanting to try a compact on my 2008 Felt F3. The hill to my house is 13-15% grade, and my standard road double just doesn't have enough gear to get me up the hills. I have already installed a 12-30 cassette, and that helped, but wasn't quite enough. My current crank is a 2008 Shimano Ultegra SL (6600) with a Hollowtech II BB. I would prefer to get something compatible with my current BB, so I don't have to add the expense of bearing removal tools, but if buying tools is cheaper, I'm willing to look into it. The best bet I have found so far looks like the Shimano 5750. It appears to be almost identical to my older Ultegra crank.

Any Suggestions? Thanks!
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The Hollowtech II tool isn't that much...but lots of cranks are compatible.

Shimano did make an Ultegra SL 6650 compact crank:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Ulte...item19ecd5eb18

Also an r700 and r600. Or 5750, or...
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That ebay link is exactly what I need - Thanks!
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Cheapest new compact crank I know of is from Nashbar, about $70.
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