FSA Carbon Pro Elite Compact Crankset

Pros: Great alternative to a triple, light weight, looks cool
Cons: Need to anticipate shifts because of wider spread and lower front derailleur. Hard to find.

There are two reasons for wanting the FSA Carbon Pro Elite Compact Crankset - either you have triple-phobia or you are a weight weenie. Since I don't know how much my Dura Ace crankset weighs, that puts me in the first category. First - how well does ...

Pros: Very light, stiff
Cons: Appears to only be available with 50/34 gears

Specifications: • 3rd generation carbon hollow crank arms • Monocoque construction for maximum stiffness • AL7075 Torx T-30 alloy chainring bolts • Oversize Ceramic Cartridge Bearings • Length 170, 172.5 or 175mm • Q-Factor: 147mm • 110mm ...

Pros: fun fun fun in the sun sun sun
Cons: new things are for the rich.

The new elliptical chain rings cant com pair to round ring technology....they are made so cheaply that mine started rusting the first time they got wet. And I'm not sure that there is any improvement in my cranking.

They are a little easier to use but good cranking technique is much more important.