Old 04-22-10 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo
That fits the BF hype -- but today's triples sometimes shift better than compacts and with less fuss. And 34-28 isn't as low as 30-28.
1) Having a triple (albeit on a tandem, but with Dura Ace shifters, and derailleurs) and a compact, I'll take the shifting on the compact.

2) your post talks about racing. I doubt there are many courses in the South east that you're not going to be dropped if you need a gear below 34/28
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