11spd road crankset options on English threaded BB shell

[EddieV]

I need some advice on crankset options on a 2 x 11 road bike setup.

 

A steel Cervelo Prodigy (disc) frame with an English threaded 68mm BB shell.

The rest of the components is Ultegra R8000 11spd disc.

 

I am using a Chorus 175mm 53/39 on my current bike, I’ve always used either 175 or 172.5mm lengths and not a fan of compact cranks.

 

First choice was a FC-R8000 crankset, but besides being hard to come by in above spec, they are a bit pricey locally too?

2^nd choice a Shimano 105 FC-R7000 11spd crankset.

 

Seems as if it’s just-about impossible to find a 11spd Shimano 175mm 53/39 in SA though.

 

Additionally, it’s quite a bit cheaper to order from Europe but then I’m stuck ito breakage and warranties as I’ve found quite a bit of articles on failure of the 11spd Shimano road cranks?

 

What other brands can I look at? (and I hate square taper) -  or should I just stay with my trusted Campagnolo crankset

Budget would be around 4K max - and 2nd hand is also an option.

 

ref: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/shimano-crank-failure/

(the comments below the article highlights more failures)

[DieselnDust]

With a BSA 68mm shell you can fit almost any crankset you can find.

24mm, 24/22mm GXP, 28.99mm SRam DUB, BB30.

You will just need the appropriate BB to fit it.

I'd suggest a SRAM Dub with a DUB to BSA Bottom bracket. The bearings are outboard and standrd 61806 2RS SKF bearings. 

The other option is the Campagnolo Ultratorque. J&J Cycling distrinutors will carry a 175 53/39 crank, its a popular choic with campyphiles due to the Campagnolo cassettes having a more useful range starting with 11, 12 or 13 tooth cassettes up to 29t.