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Lowdog wrote:
I have felt that the jump from the 34 to the 50 was too much of a leap also. It just didn't feel right, so I quit using it for a while, but would welcome the lower gearing in some circumstances. I might try the 36t inner ring, also could consider using the 38/52 chainrings when lower gearing isn't needed. Any thoughts on this?

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I am still undecided whether to get a triple or a compact, and am particularly interested in this "jump feeling? between the 34 to 50 chain ring. Would backing off on the pedals while the chain moves between the small and large chain ring reduce that feeling?

The only drawback that I am hearing on the triple is that shifting on the front derailleur isn't as precise. Having never ridden a compact or triple crankset, I want to do my home work so I can make the right decision.

Anyone ride with both a compact and triple (especially a compact with a 34/50)? Are there any pro and cons to either system that I should consider? I have tried researching this but haven't found anyone that has used both.

By the way, I just bought a 2007 Chorus medium derailleur off of Ebay and am not even sure if I will need it. If I go with a compact, I may not need it. However, the price was too good to pass up. So, if I don't end up not needing it, I can sell it for what I paid for it.

Bruce

Edited by Darby (03/03/07 03:53 AM)

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