I almost bought Red cranks, but after looking hard, I got the 09 Rival and the ceramic bearings. It's very stiff and much lighter than the crappy FSA Gossimer I had on there before. My last bike had old Dura Ace, and I find the new Rival shifts as nice, and the bearings are smooth and don't look to be any less well sealed. So far, the chainrings are holding up fine.