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Old 09-15-08, 06:01 PM
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compact or double crank?

What is the difference between a compact crank and a double? I understand the double is 53/39 and the compact is 50/34 but what does that mean to me as a rider? I live in SW FL so I really have no hills to speak of... What would be best for me?
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Originally Posted by gatorsactions
What is the difference between a compact crank and a double? I understand the double is 53/39 and the compact is 50/34 but what does that mean to me as a rider? I live in SW FL so I really have no hills to speak of... What would be best for me?
A triple, with a 11-27 in the back.
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