Originally Posted by
pdlpsher
I recently switched from a triple to a double and much prefer the double. Has anyone here also switched from a triple to a double with a wide-range cassette and then went back to a triple because they didn't like the double with a wide-range cassette? I'd like to hear from those who have spent time on both.
Yes, after riding a Di2 2x11 for a couple years we much prefer and are happy with the 3x11 (also Di2) for the close gear ratios.
Contrary to the notion that a triple ring requires more front shifting, the gearing we are using allows us to ride in the middle ring for the majority of time, ranging from 11-25mph with nice tight shift steps and no front shifting required. The 48/36/26 x 11-28 works great for us over most of our typical terrain and have used it in the Los Gatos/Morgan Hill hills and Tucson too up to 14%. Easy enough to toss on a 11-32 or bigger cassette if/when needed (XTR SGS long cage RD capacity). Shifting is smooth and flawless.
This is my main thread on the topic:
http://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cyc...l#post19079472