Originally Posted by Galico
I am building a new bike. I have used a triple because I climb alot and am 52. I want the new Dura Ace Triple ten but it may not be available until september now. My dealer has talked to me about going to a FSA Compact 50/34 and a 12-27 cassette. I know most of you would tell me be a stud and just get the standard double no compact no triple, but on double centuries I can sit on long ascents and keep my heart rate lower for longer endurance. What do you think. Triple VS Compact
It depends on the low gear inches you need and how close you want the cog spacing to be. Get a gear inch chart. You can't get as low with a compact as you can with a triple,but you are the one that knows how many gear inches you need,not us.