Would Ultegra 6700 compact crank work w/SRAM Red in a pinch?

[54ny77]

Am running a SRAM Red drivetrain but need to throw on a compact crank for a few weeks or so, just as a temp fix until I get things sorted out. Anyone know if this would work, or not?

[benb]

Pretty darn sure it will..

Didn't run that exact combo but I know it works in reverse.. SRAM crank + Shimano deraiuller worked fine for me. Most of the combos mix & match fine for the cranks/rings/f. deraiuller.

[AngryScientist]

yes, it will work, no issues. you may need to tweak your FD position and adjustment, and potentially adjust chain length, but other than that, no compatibility issues.

[nightfend]

You could even throw 11-speed Campy on there and it would work with the Ultegra crank. For the most part, cranks are fairly universally compatible now, contrary to what some manufacturers say.

[54ny77]

thanks folks.

[Nooch]

but if you're bb30 and looking, I have a 2010 force compact sitting in a box waiting for some action..\

edti: i suppose if you were bb30 you wouldn't be thinking about this, anyhow, since shimano doesn't make a bb30..

[jds108]

You'll have to change BBs going from SRAM to Shimano.

[54ny77]

good point on the bb, thanks for reminder.

nooch thanks but i'm ok on parts.

[FlashUNC]

It won't know if you don't tell it.

[oldpotatoe]

Am running a SRAM Red drivetrain but need to throw on a compact crank for a few weeks or so, just as a temp fix until I get things sorted out. Anyone know if this would work, or not?

Yes it will w/o problem and you'll get better chainrings, both in stiffness and longevity, to boot. Need matching BB cups, BTW-