Thread: Compact Double versus Triple
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Old 01-20-10 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
I wouldn't expect to notice a big difference between a 31 and 34 gear-inch combination.
It doesn't sound like a lot, but it's almost 10%. I've never understood compacts. Recumbents always want MORE range, and compacts give you less (compared to a triple, anyway...) I've softened my stance over the years, but I still wouldn't want one if a triple was available.
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