SHIMANO CRANKSETS/CHAINRINGS
2012 Shimano Dura-Ace FC-7900/7950 Crankset
We'll start by defining some terms here about the Shimano Dura-Ace FC-7900 crankset. When you see "FC-7900", that refers to the 53/39 chainring combo of this crankset, a.k.a. a "standard" crankset. When you see "FC-7950", that refers to the 50/34 chainring combo, a.k.a. a "compact" crankset. This is ...read more
2012 Shimano Ultegra FC-6700-G Crankset
Along with the electronic component, Shimano's Ultegra Di2 gets a bit of a facelift with a dark grey finish. This Ultegra FC-6700-G Crankset is a perfect match for the electronic Ultegra Di2 components. But aside from the color, there is no change to the crankset from the standard 6700 unit. ...read more
2012 Shimano Ultegra FC-6700 Crankset
The second most talked about component of the new Shimano Ultegra 6700 group is the crankset. The hollow outer chain ring is a bold step away from the mainstream for Shimano, so bold it will be interesting to see if the design remains exclusively with Shimano or if others are going to do their ...read more
2012 Shimano XTR Race 2x10 Hollowtech II Crankset FC-M985
Shimano XTR has undergone some serious changes over the years, with each and every version revealing a new look and new technical attributes. Perhaps the most notable change for this XTR Race 2x10 Hollowtech II Crankset FC-M985 is that it foregoes three chainrings for just two. We're 2x10 ...read more
2012 Shimano XTR Trail 2x10 Hollowtech II Crankset FC-M980
This XTR Trail 2x10 Hollowtech II Crankset FC-M980 is different from the Race version because it doesn't use the same proprietary 88mm bolt circle, rather it has a standard 64/104mm BCD. This allows it to have a smaller ring set than what the XTR Race Double Crankset offers. And if you look ...read more
2012 Shimano XTR Trail 3x10 Hollowtech II Crankset FC-M980
Usually, new technology trickles down, but in this instance, Shimano trickled up technology from the 10-speed XT group. And this XTR Trail 3x10 Hollowtech II Crankset FC-M980 is the first 10-speed specific XTR triple crank. It's different than an XTR 970 crank in a number of ways. First, it's ...read more
2012 Shimano XT 2x10 Hollowtech II Crankset FC-785
With 10-speed cassettes having 36 tooth big cogs, the door was opened for re-evaluation of the standard triple crankset. For many riders, some of the available gear options would be redundant and unnecessary with a 3x10 setup, not to mention some gears at the bottom or top of the range would ...read more
2012 Shimano XT 3x10 Hollowtech II Crankset FC-780
Following the XTR model, Shimano's trail-tested XT group now offers more options that help tailor the components to suit your riding preferences or favored terrain. This Shimano XT 3x10 Hollowtech II Crankset FC-780 is like its 770 predecessor in many ways, notably the Hollowtech II ...read more
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