Originally Posted by
IcySmooth52
Id just change the cassette. Having a triple doesn't shift as nice and you'd need a new derailleur and probably left shifter. SRAM Apex is real nice and Shimano 105 will be coming with a competitive option next year.
My triple (50-40-30) shifted better than the compact double (50-34) I replaced it with after wearing out the big ring. Apex sucks putting 2 of 3 rings from a hybrid or mountain bike on a road frame so you rarely have the right gear for hard road riding.