Originally Posted by
Carbon Unit
I guess what I meant to say is that if you don't use the small chain ring on the triple and you just compare the middle and large chain rings on the triple to a standard 53/39, you won't see a difference in shifting quality. 99% of the time, I only use the middle and large chain ring. I need to be climbing a 15 degree hill or be tired as hell to use the small chain ring.
For racing, a triple is not the way to go, but I guess a compact isn't either. I am too slow to ever consider racing so I just race myself. I compare today's ride with what I did a month earlier.
Agreed. someone who is in the condition of a profesional wouldnt need a 30 chainring. For myself I ride and live in Michigan. For the most part its pretty flat. But I do travell for work and somtimes I am able to bring a bike with me. If there are any hill or mountains close to where I am staying you can guess where I will be riding. and on more than one occasion, that granny gear was the difference between getting back on my own power or calling a taxi.