Double or Tripple - Page 2

SunBurnt · #16 07-02.-2004

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Well geeze, if you need the granny,then it isn't preference, it's need. Your buddies apparently aren't wusses. Or maybe they have a 29 big cog x 39 which is the same gear inches as a triple 30 granny ring and a 23 cog. This post is worthless without numbers or fitness indexes.

Originally posted by ALAN OBRIEN
OUR FAVOURITE SH** STIRRER IS AT IT AGAIN. SURPRISE, SURPRISE.

Tell me about it.
boudreaux seemed to feel a sense of accomplishment blasting his "so very knowledgable and experience" views and opinions.

If you are saying that only "grannies" uses triple then most MTB riders are, aren't they?

A triple is just a double with an additional lower gear, it is not a shame to own one. And if you ever need to use one, to quote, you are not a "wuss"

boudreaux · #17 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by SunBurnt
Tell me about it.
boudreaux seemed to feel a sense of accomplishment blasting his "so very knowledgable and experience" views and opinions.

If you are saying that only "grannies" uses triple then most MTB riders are, aren't they?

A triple is just a double with an additional lower gear, it is not a shame to own one. And if you ever need to use one, to quote, you are not a "wuss"

LOL....HaHaHaHaHa. You guys need to unwad yer nickers and go ride yer bikes.

Snarl · #18 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by Randybaker99
It IS about personal preference! Just because you are out of shape or climbing big hills doesn't mean you HAVE to buy a Triple. If you like getting out of the saddle when you climb, then a double might be fine.

Boudreaux, what do you think we did before there were triples, walk the bike up every big hill? No, you do what you need to do. Having said that, I think triples are great, and I prefer having it on my bike, for practicing seated climbing. But I may switch back to a double someday too.

Peteaj, Here are what I think are some factors that might help you decide:

1) what cadence do you ride typically ride at? Higher might indicate a triple, lower a double.

2) how hilly is your area? Big hills might indicate a triple, flat or rolling hills a double.

3) what is your fitness and experience level? Lack of fitness/experience might indicate a triple, high levels, a double.

Hope this is helpful.

RandyBaker99 basically nailed it IMHO, good answer. Doubles/Triples both have a vaild use, I use a double now, had a triple before.

Also there is a slight bonus to 27 Speeds VS 18

meehs · #19 07-02.-2004

It seems like the true "roadies" eschew triples. Even though some of them could probably use them! Keep in mind these are probably the same guys that won't put a small tool bag on their bike or wear a Camelbak because the pros don't do it (never mind the fact that the pro they're modeling themselves after has a team car following him replete with a spare bike, professional mechanic and tool kit, and gallons of water and sports drink). In other words; get what works for you.

boudreaux · #20 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by meehs
It seems like the true "roadies" eschew triples. Even though some of them could probably use them! Keep in mind these are probably the same guys that won't put a small tool bag on their bike or wear a Camelbak because the pros don't do it (never mind the fact that the pro they're modeling themselves after has a team car following him replete with a spare bike, professional mechanic and tool kit, and gallons of water and sports drink).

Yeah,but they always seem to have room for a stick in their azzes....right?

meehs · #21 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by boudreaux
Yeah,but they always seem to have room for a stick in their azzes....right?

LOL! There you go stirring-up shyte again!

dhk · #22 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by peteaj
Although Mountain Biking for some time I'm thinking of getting a road bike possibly a Trek 1400. My problem is Double ring or Tripple ring. Obviously on the MTB its not a cocideration, however, I don't want to make a mistake with the road bike. From what I can see it seems to be a personnal preference. Any help will be appriciated.

Pete Jones
UK

How about a road climb to help you decide? You might want set up your MTB to duplicate the gears you're considering for your new road bike, and take it up the steepest hill you plan to climb with the new one. For the Trek example, if the double has a 39/25 low, that's about the same ratio as 34/21 or 22 on your MTB. The 30/25 low on a triple would be close to 34/28.

You could climb in one gear, then recover and repeat in the other, checking your times, HR, and pain index at the top. You could repeat on different days, or climb the hill several times in the same day if you're planning to do longer rides with many climbs. What feels fine the first time up the hill may not work after you've already climbed 2000 meters that day.

ALAN OBRIEN · #23 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by boudreaux
Yeah,but they always seem to have room for a stick in their azzes....right?

SEEMS TO ME THAT YOU'VE NEVER HAD THE STICK TAKEN OUT OF YOUR OBVIOUSLY VERY SIZABLE ASS, JUDGING BY THE AMOUNT OF CRAP THAT SPEWS FROM IT!!!!!

boudreaux · #24 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by dhk
How about a road climb to help you decide? You might want set up your MTB to duplicate the gears you're considering for your new road bike, and take it up the steepest hill you plan to climb with the new one. For the Trek example, if the double has a 39/25 low, that's about the same ratio as 34/21 or 22 on your MTB. The 30/25 low on a triple would be close to 34/28.

You could climb in one gear, then recover and repeat in the other, checking your times, HR, and pain index at the top. You could repeat on different days, or climb the hill several times in the same day if you're planning to do longer rides with many climbs. What feels fine the first time up the hill may not work after you've already climbed 2000 meters that day.

That's a poor substitute for what the experience on a real road bike would be. but hey, whatever works for ya.

boudreaux · #25 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by ALAN OBRIEN
SEEMS TO ME THAT YOU'VE NEVER HAD THE STICK TAKEN OUT OF YOUR OBVIOUSLY VERY SIZABLE ASS, JUDGING BY THE AMOUNT OF CRAP THAT SPEWS FROM IT!!!!!

Consider the use of the shift key. And careful not to blow a gasket. Could be messier than a barge load of spewing. Remember, this is just the internet,hopefully not real life.

peteaj · #26 07-02.-2004

Sorry to see that I've stirred up such a hornets nest. However, I take the advice and can see that coming from a MTB and just planning on using the road bike in the typical English summer I will probably get more out of a tripple. All said and done its what I'm already used too.

Thanks for the reply.

ALAN OBRIEN · #27 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by boudreaux
Consider the use of the shift key. And careful not to blow a gasket. Could be messier than a barge load of spewing. Remember, this is just the internet,hopefully not real life.

THIS MAY SOUND A LITTLE SILLY TO YOU BOUDREAUX, BUT I LEARNED FROM A VERY YOUNG AGE THAT MANNERS PLAY A BIG PART IN LIFE, BE IT ON THE INTERNET OR REAL LIFE. AND ONE THING I CANNOT STAND IS SOMEONE WHO SHOWS NO MANNERS OR RESPECT FOR ANYONE. I PERSONALLY THINK YOU SHOULD GO ANDLEARN SOME MANNERS REAL SOON.

ItalianStallion · #28 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by peteaj
Sorry to see that I've stirred up such a hornets nest. However, I take the advice and can see that coming from a MTB and just planning on using the road bike in the typical English summer I will probably get more out of a tripple. All said and done its what I'm already used too.

Thanks for the reply.

Don't worry too much about this. Those people having an argument actually like it, they do it every time!! It provides a bit of entrainement of all of us......

Whatever you decide, hurry up, buy a bike, and go ride!! And, I promise you, you'll feel a whole lot better.....

boudreaux · #29 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by ALAN OBRIEN
THIS MAY SOUND A LITTLE SILLY TO YOU BOUDREAUX, BUT I LEARNED FROM A VERY YOUNG AGE THAT MANNERS PLAY A BIG PART IN LIFE, BE IT ON THE INTERNET OR REAL LIFE. AND ONE THING I CANNOT STAND IS SOMEONE WHO SHOWS NO MANNERS OR RESPECT FOR ANYONE. I PERSONALLY THINK YOU SHOULD GO ANDLEARN SOME MANNERS REAL SOON.

I don't see it as 'manners'. Difference in style maybe. Someone else can shove the rainbows. Group[[ [hug]]], unwad nickers and everyone go for a bike ride.It will be all better. TTFN.

ALAN OBRIEN · #30 07-02.-2004

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Originally posted by boudreaux
I don't see it as 'manners'. Difference in style maybe. Someone else can shove the rainbows. Group[[ [hug]]], unwad nickers and everyone go for a bike ride.It will be all better. TTFN.

I DONT SEE IT AS 'STYLE' WHEN YOU PUT PEOPLE DOWN FOR EXPRESSING THEIR OPINIONS, EVEN WHEN THEY DIFFER FROM YOURS. EVERYONE ON THIS FORUM,IM SURE, ENJOYS RIDING THEIR BIKES, EVERYONE, HOWEVER DOES NOT ENJOY BEING PUT DOWN, EVEN THOUGH YOU OBVIOUSLY BELIEVE THAT THEY DO.