Originally Posted by
Hermes
I like Shimano D/A and Ultegra. I like the light action versus Campy. Wheelsets can make a difference. I have training wheelsets, deep dish carbon tubulars and other carbons. There are numerous threads on gearing. Triple versus double and double compact. Gearing is very personal and depending on your power to weight ratio and the terrain you ride. Bike fit and set up are one of the most important aspects especially if you have physical problems. A bike fit expert may provide some assistance versus the guys in the bike shop. Welcome and happy riding.
Thank you for the welcome and indicating some items on which I can do a search (I'm assuming that there is a search feature with this forum)...just to comment quickly on a couple of items...the rental had a triple, which I did not need for the terrain I was on, but, it did get me thinking about the utility of a really small ring when encountering a very steep climb (or when tired or out of gas)...I'm very keen about bike fit...the one thing I learned during my early bike buying days was pay the extra money to a(competent) LBS and get the right bike and fit...it's worth it!!!