Originally Posted by
fthomas
Out of necessity I swapped out the 105 triple for a lower geared FSA to help with the hills around here. A lot depends on the individual needs and preferences. These are tools to be used for specific purposes - Road Racing, Cross, Touring, Commuting, Mountain Bike, etc.
I want something that helps me get up the hills, carry a load and go the distance. The OP may be trying to scratch an itch that only s/he gets.
I have ultra doubles on a touring bike and another road bike, the shifting is smoother with the ultegras but I'm not dis-satisfied with the 105's either. My thought process is a nicer shift and still a wide range of gearing options might be the right combination for this ride.