Thanks for your reassurances... I will check out the FSA and Ritchey cranks as well. Montlake Bicycles in Seattle had just gotten in the Ultegra compact crank, and it is really nice-looking. The inner ring also has differently-shaped teeth than the big ring does - apparently this makes it easier on the FD. Perhaps this is a common feature? Don't know until I see the others. But it doesn't sound like compatibility is a terrible problem, aside from careful adjustment. Thanks again.