Shimano 105 ?

pjq

I have seen two similar road bikes in 900€ range one has Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 RD-5701GS, 2x10-Speed and the other 3 x 10. The 3 x 10 is €50- cheaper.
I do 30-50km in hill country at weekend. Any advice appreciated ?
pjq

thekooman

2 x 10 is a compact probably and the 3 x 10 is a triple. for Irish hills a compact (2 x 10) will suffice and is the most common crankset around.
a compact is 50 / 34 and a standard would be 53 / 39.

pjq

Thanks for the quick response , the 3 x 10 is cheaper and I want to squeeze pedals and cleats etc into the budget. Would I be better off to pay the €50 extra for the 2 x 10 and avoid a less common crankset?

MB Lacey

pjq wrote: »

Thanks for the quick response , the 3 x 10 is cheaper and I want to squeeze pedals and cleats etc into the budget. Would I be better off to pay the €50 extra for the 2 x 10 and avoid a less common crankset?

I'd pay the extra for the compact, it will be a lighter bike, less gears to have to keep indexing and simpler (and more fun) to cycle.
A triple (the 3x10 bike) is a common enough crankset - they're just awful though imo :P

ted1

Can you change a triple to a double? Is it just a matter if adjusting the cable

paulgs

role to a double would need a new chain set, new left hand lever, new front mech, probably about 200 quids worth plus fitting not work the hassle unless the rest of the bike is something special.

boege

Avoid the triple, unless your seriously overweight or want to do a lot of training in the alps. Poor resale value also, speak from experience.

ZiabR

thekooman wrote: »

2 x 10 is a compact probably and the 3 x 10 is a triple. for Irish hills a compact (2 x 10) will suffice and is the most common crankset around.
a compact is 50 / 34 and a standard would be 53 / 39.

I would agree here, I would avoid the triple to be honest.

A compact double will be perfect.