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Chainset

  • 29-08-2011 8:00am
    #1
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭


    I've decided to upgrade a Lapierre Audacio 400 on the BTW. From going through a lot of other threads here, people are saying that there may be better options, but I'm choosing the Lapierre because it is the most comfortable fit for me and the best ride. Couple that with the fact that I can buy it from my LBS who have given me excellent service in the past, I don't think I can go too far wrong.

    I have to now make the choice between a compact crankset (50/34) or a treble (50/39/30). My current bike has a double (52/42) and I have never had to walk any hills yet.

    Can anyone offer me some guidance? The bike will be used for leisure - long and short spins wigh a good mix of hills thrown in and hopefully some Sportif's in the future.


Comments

  • #2
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    Chances are you will be able to stick a 38 or 39 on instead of the 42. Combine the 38/39 with a decent cassette spacing (which you prob have on there already) and it should sort you out.
    Plus it should be a lot cheaper then buying a whole new crankset.
    Remember if you go triple you will have to change shifters and prob front and rear mechs.


  • #3
    coastwatch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 908 ✭✭✭coastwatch


    If I'm reading your post correctly, you're upgrading to a Lapierre Audacio 400, and the choice is either compact or triple.

    Compact. It sounds like you definitely dont need the extra lower gear a triple would give you.


  • #4
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    Ah yeah Sorry. Pre coffee posting. I really should now better by now.


  • #5
    reilig
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭reilig


    coastwatch wrote: »
    If I'm reading your post correctly, you're upgrading to a Lapierre Audacio 400, and the choice is either compact or triple.

    Compact. It sounds like you definitely dont need the extra lower gear a triple would give you.

    Yes, that's what I'm doing - trying to choose between the triple or compact for the Lapierre.
    LBS has sold 6 of this model this year - 4 compacts and 2 trebles.


  • #6
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    well if you no problems climbing on a 42 then a compact would be fine.


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