Originally Posted by
clink83
What's wrong with that? One of the benifits for me of a compact is that on flatish ground I don't have to use the small ring, period. Short rolling hills the lowest gear I need is a 50/25, where with a standard crank I would be down in the 39 ring. Less front shifting is a good thing for alot of people.
A good thing for a lot of people who have compensation issues.
It is absolutely ridiculous to struggle your way up hills, overworking your system and destroying your knees, because you have a lower gear and refuse to use it. Shift down when you start climbing, shift back up when you get to the flats/downhill. It's not a difficult concept. Really. I promise.