[/QUOTE]I am torn between the Ultegra SL Compact and the R700. The R700 is somewhat cheaper from my LBS, but not so much so that price will sway me.

Give me your opinion/experiences!

I have only seen the stock photo of the Ultegra SL crank and the Ice Grey looks slick. Do any of you have this on your bikes that can show a photo?[/QUOTE

Don't know if you have looked online, but you can get it from Pro Bike Kit for about a hundred less than retail, which is also 100 less than what the ultegra compact is going for. I just mine for Christmas and it looks fantastic.