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Downgrading to a triple, or just replacing the smallest ring?

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Old 08-27-08, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jrobe
"Downgrading to a triple"


Downgrading??? When you struggling up a steep and long climb with a triple crank, you will definitely look at it as an upgrade. There is no disgrace in bringing enough gears to the party if you ride regularly on hills.

It is expensive changing to a triple crank though. You can save money with a compact. Do a search here on triples vs compacts - endless posts.
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Downgrading!!!!!

I wouldn't even think of DOWNGRADING from my triple to a compact ...

BTW, does your pride help you climb without blowing out your knees ... how about having to walk up a hill, does your pride carry you to the top??
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