Originally Posted by
fstshrk
I also have a 52/42/30 ultegra (old) setup and like it a lot. To top it off, I ride an 11-34 cassette which makes the 42 ring even sweeter.
Well as long as it works for you but one of the advantages of a triple is that you can run a nice tight ratio cassette because you don't need a big spread in the back. (because you have the granny). I'm running a 13-26. If I could snap my fingers I might run a 12-25 instead.