Triple Chain Ring versus Compact Double
09-14-09, 05:30 PM
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With a triple I don't worry about what kind of hill I might encounter so I no longer plan my routes to avoid bad hills. Back when I had an el-cheapo "10 speed", which was probably closer to a standard double, I'd walk quite a few hills or just plan a different route.
If I want to be a tough guy I just stay out of the small ring.
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09-15-09, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by icyclist
>If you are middle aged [snip] then consider a triple.<
There's no reason for an older person to consider a triple simply because of age. Older people may be slower than younger people, on average, but they aren't necessarily so weak they need a triple.
>If you are middle aged [snip] then consider a triple.<
There's no reason for an older person to consider a triple simply because of age. Older people may be slower than younger people, on average, but they aren't necessarily so weak they need a triple.
After warming up the 50/39 combo work just fine.
Overheard the owner of the LBS explaining chain rings to a newbie:
Little one for climbing
Middle one for flats
Big one for downhill
I rode like that for a week with the rear cog a 17 and cured myself of cross chaining
09-15-09, 11:57 PM
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Same goes for me in California. Big ring for the flats, descents, rollers, and shallow climbs. Small ring for real climbs. A 53 ring would be too big to use as often as I use the 50, which feels just about right.
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09-16-09, 12:30 AM
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"50/39/30. Age 68."
I didn't mean to imply that someone older shouldn't have a triple. It's up to the individual to decide what's needed, and not up to someone's age.
I didn't mean to imply that someone older shouldn't have a triple. It's up to the individual to decide what's needed, and not up to someone's age.
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