Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Catrike Speed
All other things being equal, you give up your two lowest gears when you go from a triple to a compact. Most recumbent riders aren't willing to do that. Maybe you are?