This crap makes no sence to me. why do I give a rip if you all dont like my tripple? I ride a ultegra tripple and it shifts flawlessly, everytime. actually I have 3, two tens and a 9. 30, 39, 52, I go with a tripple because when I do hill work I am waisted when I am finished. sometimes I need the granny to get up my friggin driveway. Most of you 150 LBS. guys can easily push a standard crank up a long hill, no problemo. but I weigh 240lbs. still think a double is reasonable? you really think that 6 oz. of a granny gear sprocket is something that keeps us beginers and non profesional wannabee's up at night with worry? me, when I am in shape and a little lighter, can climb o.k. not great, but I get there. But, I am still out there having fun.
and yes a compact double is a compromise, that most of the time should be just as embarasing to the user as you think a triple is. why? because you gave up your high gears. you are saying to the world that you dont need those gears at the top of the chart because you never use them ,ie. you never go that fast anyway! you gave up those gear combinations just to have a double. That my friend is some strange reasoning. but you dont hear anything about that.
the point is ,that as has been stated ,a tripple , compact, or double is a tool. just as personal as a seat selection. with a tripple if I dont need the granny I just dont select it. but with a double, if I need it .....I guess I am pushing.

the compacts and triple equipped bikes from large manufacturers are coming with 50T big rings and 12-27 cassettes.

Well stated. I think this is either a classic case of internet tough guy, or someone who's riding abilities have sadly outstripped their cognitive ones.

My my my. Aren't we a little edgy today. Nobody is judging you. However, I would suggest that you check your spelling.

You have to try that 22% grade (it's short) on a fixed mtb rocking 74 gear inches... one could walk faster.

But that was yesterday...

I rode 20 km today which was a big feat for a guy who hasn't ridden more than 10 km in two and a half months and since it is snowing, wet, windy, and cold I took the hybrid which rocks an mtb triple with a 24/32/42 and an 11-30 cassette and fenders.

The worst grade was a short 12% over a few hundred feet and I did manage to stay out of the granny for that and stayed in the middle ring all the way home.

It beats the couch.

Whee !

Unless I missed something it wasn't really relevant to any current conversation and you didn't quote what you were replying to... I'm lost.

I understand the point that ls01 is making. Not everyone rides a bike for the same reason. So, why put someone down for using a triple? I bought my triple because it was used and less than half the price of a new compact double. Other than a slight weight penalty, I see no down side to a triple in functionality. That is no down side unless you are disturbed by the opinions of arrogant snobs that think you are some how less of a man if you don't use the same equipment as them.

Sort of reminds me of the Hollywood red carpet reporters that criticize the clothing of the stars. Who gives a rats ass what these reporters think of someone’s clothes

welcome to my world of outside excursions into unfamiliar territory.

I have looked at some of your other posts and your are a F-ing troll and should be kicked off of bike forums. Most people come to BF to share ideas and learn from each other, but not you. You come here to be an A-HOLE and start ****.

As they say in show business, break a leg. In your case, I hope it is both legs and arms because it couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

Time to lock this one down for a bit.

After looking at this thread I think it would be better permanently locked. This has spun wildly out of control, with name calling, degrading of other members as well as insulting remarks which is against the forum guidelines and will not be tolerated.

To those who have contributed in a constructive manner, my apologies for having to do this.

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