Re: Triple/Double



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MartinM wrote:
> "crees22" <[email protected]> wrote in

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> > Hi, just a quick one >
> >
> > Whats the difference between a double and a triple racing bike

frame? A
> > quick explanation would be great if you have time. Whats better? I
> > should know all this by now!

>
> not actually the frame its the number of chainrings on the front

gears.
> Unless you are afraid of being labelled a wuss I would go for the

triple,
> you _will_ need it eventually.


Thing is the number o chainrings don't tell the whole story. My tourer
or years was a double yet had a lower bottom gear than my triple
equiped racing machines. Go for the triple and ride further without
getting so tired.