Now obviously this one depends on what drivetrain you’re currently running, but Shimano have a deserved reputation for quality all the way through their range.
The Ultegra 6800 crankset weighs in at a relatively weighty 700g – although that’s only about 60g more than the Dura-Ace chainset, depending on chainring size – but it offers a huge amount of the stiffness of its Dura-Ace elder brother, and fantastic shifting quality when combined with the long-arm Shimano front derailleur.
You can also get it in a super-short 165mm length, as well as the standard 170-175mm lengths, and the three classic standard chainring combos: 50/34, 52/36 and 53/39.
Whether you want the Ultegra cranks or not probably comes down to what group you’re currently running, and whether you prefer the look of a full groupset, but at just £199.99, there’s no denying the Ultegra cranks are some of the best value around.
