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I run a dura ace 7800 crankset with a 38 ring and a 27 cog that gives me 38.3 gear inches. I also run a fsa carbon carbon crank, 34 with a 24 cog that gives me 38 gear inches. I have had no problems with either cranks...both are smooth but I think the shimano cranks are stiffer with the outboard bb.
the issue I have is the shimano compact crank is the weight...I just don't understand why it comes in over 800 grams. I like the centuar cranks...they look really cool but they also weigh in around 800 grams, but I think they are lighter than shimano when you add the bb into it.