Ultegra 6600 vs FSA Gossamer Mega Exo cranks



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GaryJaz

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I am deciding to replace the triple on my bike with a double. I am
having a very difficult time figuring out the total weight of these 2
cranks.

The FSA comes with a BB and apparently needs no cup (I do not know what
BB's and cups are). It's listed at 870 grams.

Some sellers tell me the Ultegra does not come with a BB, some say it
does. Others tell me it needs a cup. The listed weight of the Ultegra
is 823 grams, but I can't tell if that includes the weight of whatever
other parts are needed.

Can anyone figure this out? I can get the FSA installed for about $130
less than the Ultegra since I cannot apply my bike club discount to the
Ultegra stuff.

Also, the Ultegra is made for a 10-speed cassette and my Cannondale has
a 9-speed. I've been told that this is not a problem. Can anyone
confirm?

I can't email Shimano cuz they don't list a contact email address.
Each bike shop has a different opinion. Help!

--garyjaz
 
GaryJaz wrote:
> I am deciding to replace the triple on my bike with a double. I am
> having a very difficult time figuring out the total weight of these 2
> cranks.
>
> The FSA comes with a BB and apparently needs no cup (I do not know what
> BB's and cups are). It's listed at 870 grams.


Bottom bracket, the bearings and cups that fit into the frame that
support the crankset and bearings
>
> Some sellers tell me the Ultegra does not come with a BB, some say it
> does. Others tell me it needs a cup. The listed weight of the Ultegra
> is 823 grams, but I can't tell if that includes the weight of whatever
> other parts are needed.


it does come with a BB
>
> Can anyone figure this out? I can get the FSA installed for about $130
> less than the Ultegra since I cannot apply my bike club discount to the
> Ultegra stuff.
>
> Also, the Ultegra is made for a 10-speed cassette and my Cannondale has
> a 9-speed. I've been told that this is not a problem. Can anyone
> confirm?


Get the Gossamer, nice, cheaper and compatible with any speed of chain.
>
> I can't email Shimano cuz they don't list a contact email address.
> Each bike shop has a different opinion. Help!
>
> --garyjaz
 
Either will work well with your 9sp. Ultegra is nice, but I'd go with
the FSA.
 
Thanks for the feedback. Is there a reason why you'd go with the FSA
besides the ~$100 savings?
 

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