Originally Posted by
threegz
I have a 2010 Trek 2.1 that has the triple that it came with. 60 years old harder and harder to get up hills. I was told I might do better with a compact crank. What parts would I need to be shopping for and not counting labor what kind of money am I looking at. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
If you already have a triple you have a wider gearing range with closer gear spacing than you would have with a compact. I'm not a fan of triples, but if I had a triple and needed lower gears I'd keep it and look for a cogset with lower gearing.