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07-24-06, 09:00 PM
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Crank This
Been riding a triple since I started biking, thinking about buying a new bike possibly a Madone 5.2
Anyway cant decide if I should stick with a triple go with a double
Or where Im leaning is a Compact
I am a 2 or 3 times a year citizen racer, maybe a couple of century rides and also 1 trip to Colorado a year where I like to climb a mountain pass, which is about the only time I use my triple.
Looking for any sugestions or feedback on what you have ridden and now ride
Anyway cant decide if I should stick with a triple go with a double
Or where Im leaning is a Compact
I am a 2 or 3 times a year citizen racer, maybe a couple of century rides and also 1 trip to Colorado a year where I like to climb a mountain pass, which is about the only time I use my triple.
Looking for any sugestions or feedback on what you have ridden and now ride
07-24-06, 09:15 PM
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Sounds like the compact was made for you
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07-24-06, 09:58 PM
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+3 on the compact. Maybe, even consider a 12-27 in the back for Colorado.
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07-24-06, 09:59 PM
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Go with the double! The difference is AMAZING! I was riding a 2006 Trek 1500 triple for about three months and it was definately a nice ride but I just upgraded to a 2006 Madone 5.2 with a double and it just blows the gearing system of the 1500 away with a double barrel shotgun blast! KAPLOW! I just feel the power delivery is much smoother and I am totally in love with the big ring now. I didn't really ride in the big ring too much with my 1500 because I felt it wasn't too smooth or responsive. Now, I am like 80% of the time in the big ring! It just...works real well and I kill it with the speed much better I find. Just some things for you to think about: if you have lots of hills where you live then maybe consider the triple because it just might save your legs. The weight savings by going to a double isn't that big. If your knees are damaged then consider that triple some more. Whatever you choose, have fun and ride!!
07-25-06, 02:33 PM
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How does the compact perform with the 50 big ring compared to the 52 or 53 you get with the triple or standard double
07-25-06, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Hydrate
How does the compact perform with the 50 big ring compared to the 52 or 53 you get with the triple or standard double
