Originally Posted by
nbac23
I am wondering about the Triple vs Double vs Compact. I know there are tons of stuff on here about that whole debate but I was wondering what you guys think works well in the Baltimore area. I use the granny gear on my triple, but I dont HAVE to have it, it is nice though.
I just test rode two bikes - one with a compact 50/34 and one double 53/39. The compact certainly seems nicer up those hills. Will I lose a lot of top end speed with the 50 vs the 52/53? I am not into racing, I am fine with my triple, lower weight would be nice but is not really a factor for me. Going from a 25 pound bike to an 18/19 pound bike - so it will be plenty of shock for me
I have a compact and miss some of that high end big gear. On my recent trip I maxed out my big gear, though there's is something to be said for moving the legs faster. As for going uphills, compact, double, or triple, it's all work for me. It's about weight.