Originally Posted by
mello velo
Is the triple crank on the Volpe a significant difference to the double on the Cross Check?
If my calcs are right (newbie here):
gear inches on Volpe range from 27-112
CC gear inches: 30-117
There aren't many hills in Memphis really, and not for a long way from here in Arkansas. Mississippi has one hill I think.
I think the Volpe is slightly lighter.
I can get the Cross check with fenders added though for same price as Volpe.
I don't know if one has better components or not, maybe one of you would know.
Run the two drivetrains through Sheldon Brown's calculater. You might find more gear ratios/gear inches in the most often used selections with the triple.
Brad
PS Barrett beat me to it.
