I went from a triple with 30-27 to a compact with a 34-32 low, slightly lower than the triple. I'm finding it easier to climb, but that's because the new bike is lighter/more nimble when standing. The real test will be when I try one of our tough centuries with several thousand feet of climbing later in the year; so far I've only done one tough climb of 2600' and I'm not certain I could have done it twice.
two reasons for not going with a triple: 1)not available on my new ride and 2)it's important to maintain a level of suffering comparable to climbing on the tandem.
BTW, I'm 66 y/o.
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