Bike Forums - Triple Crank - Compact Double?

Page 2 of 2

Show 30 post(s) from this thread on one page

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)

- Road Cycling (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/)

- - Triple Crank - Compact Double? (https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/103901-triple-crank-compact-double.html)

53-11_alltheway

05-02-05 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by condor63

.66 pounds difference (300 grams) from a triple to a double, 1/2 a pound difference isn't that much.One sweats that. .66 pounds difference (300 grams) from a triple to a double, 1/2 a pound difference isn't much.One sweats that. :rolleyes:

I'm not a weight weenie myself, but when you start shaving here and there it starts getting hard. The compact is the last place to look though.

Part of the weight reduction of a compact over a regular double is a smaller cassette and less chain needed. (50 grams right there)

The wheels can only start to get so light as well.

condor63

05-02-05 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53-11_alltheway

I agree completely, it's definetly a start to reach your weight goal.

Mirage-t

05-02-05 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro Grouch

300 grams seems like a lot of weight reduction for a swap to a compact crank. You sure that's right? Also, I doubt most guys who are contemplating a component change would call "give me almost the same range of gears" as an advantage.

Well my TruVativ Touro triple lists well over 800 grams...most of the compacts I've seen are in the low 500's. I'm sure a better BB would also help lose 50-75 grams as well. The "advantage" is the weight loss and better components. I still want the gear range down low for the long mountain passes that I will be doing later this summer.

At 5'11" 149 lbs, every 1/2 pound makes a noticable difference to me.

*I was wrong about my triple it is a 52/42/30 and a 12-25 9 spd cassette*

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:16 AM.

Page 2 of 2

Show 30 post(s) from this thread on one page