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Originally Posted by
Carbon Unit
I disagree with this. I have a triple with a 13-26. In order to get the same gearing on a compact double, you would need a 12-29 which is a larger gap between gears. Look at the triple as a standard crankset with a small chain ring that you will only use when climbing steep hills./QUOTE]
When I wrote the post I stated that the "normal" cassette gives a similar ratio. Yes, 13-26 and even 12-28 8 speed cassettes exist, and I am sure they shift like a dream
Sorry, I didn't know what a normal cassette was. 13-26 is a common 10 speed cassette that Campagnolo sells. As for the shifting, I had the same cassette on a 53/39 Record double before I installed the triple and on the rear, they shift exactly the same no difference. It is only the front dr. that you notice a difference and then it is only slight. Shifting from the 53 to the 42 is no problem at all, but shifting to the 30 is a little slower. However, it has never bothered me.