Road Cycling - Ultegra Triple to Double

I'm considering switching my new Bianchi Vigorelli from a triple crank to a double. This would require that I purchase a new crank and front and rear derailleurs, and I'd probably get a new chain (probably an SRAM 89R or 99) too. That whole setup will cost about $200. I have no idea how much components depreciate, but how much could I sell my basically new Ultegra triple components (crank w/rings, f and r derailleurs, and chain) for? Sorry if this isn't the correct place to ask these sort of questions, I'm still pretty new here. Thanks everyone.

- M

You might be able to arrange an even up trade with someone. I decided against buying some bikes because they were Ultegra doubles and I had wanted the Triple. Just keep posting in the sell-trade section below and see what happens.

You will need a new, shorter bottom bracket as well.

Dave

Originally posted by FOG
You might be able to arrange an even up trade with someone. I decided against buying some bikes because they were Ultegra doubles and I had wanted the Triple. Just keep posting in the sell-trade section below and see what happens.

Good idea, thanks for the tip.

Originally posted by hayneda
You will need a new, shorter bottom bracket as well.

Dave

Thanks, I should have known that.

Just curious why you want to go with a double crank instead of the triple? I just bought a Vigorelli and the triple crank was something I "think" I wanted. Is it just you don't have a need for the gearing that the triple provides?

Yea,lot of trouble for why?

Just dont use the 3rd ring. Ive got a triple. I havent shifted into the 3rd ring in as long as I can remember. If I had a choice, Id take a double, but I dont think Id spend the money to change it later.

Originally posted by Peddler
Just curious why you want to go with a double crank instead of the triple? I just bought a Vigorelli and the triple crank was something I "think" I wanted. Is it just you don't have a need for the gearing that the triple provides?



Originally posted by shokhead
Yea,lot of trouble for why?

I'm just very used to riding on a double. I've never used a triple on a road bike, or have I felt that I needed one. Also, there is a touch of ego in me saying that I don't like the look. ;) Otherwise, I love the bike.

Originally posted by ~LongRider~
Just dont use the 3rd ring. Ive got a triple. I havent shifted into the 3rd ring in as long as I can remember. If I had a choice, Id take a double, but I dont think Id spend the money to change it later.

I'm not looking to spend a lot of money doing this. I'm actually pretty sure this will be free, or almost nearly so.

Cant beat free.