Originally posted by DiabloScott
I'd say the guy with the double is in denial and he needs a triple too. If that were me getting beat by a guy with a triple I'd drop major bucks on a compact crank on my way home.
The other option I see frequently recommended is to go XT/XTR derailleur and a 32t big cog. That's a cheaper choice than a new crank for those in triple-denial.
Just more triple-trolling. How come you triple guys are so defensive?
Originally posted by dhk
Having the triple doesn't mean you use it as an excuse to slow down and loaf up every hill.
Why not? I got mine for exactly that reason.
I'm terribly impressed by the amazing strength and speed many of you claim to have, and I hope that if you ever get a triple no one notices. For some, it seems, riding preference and ability is a source of great shame and embarassment. For those people, I highly recommend a double, and nothing biger than 23 in the back, please. Lance doesn't use easier gears; why should you?
Originally posted by thumbs
Originally posted by dhk
Having the triple doesn't mean you use it as an excuse to slow down and loaf up every hill.
Why not? I got mine for exactly that reason.
I'm terribly impressed by the amazing strength and speed many of you claim to have, and I hope that if you ever get a triple no one notices. For some, it seems, riding preference and ability is a source of great shame and embarassment. For those people, I highly recommend a double, and nothing biger than 23 in the back, please. Lance doesn't use easier gears; why should you?
My apologies. Should have said "....you don't HAVE to use it as an excuse to slow down and loaf up every hill." I use my triple when I want to take it easy too, like on a recovery ride day. My only point was that just having the triple doesn't mean you have to stop climbing as hard and as fast as you want to.
I think it's come to a don't ask, don't tell policy, folks. We all need to install chainring covers on our road bikes.
Originally posted by Kaboom
What kind of cranks are you riding?
Originally posted by dhk
My only point was that just having the triple doesn't mean you have to stop climbing as hard and as fast as you want to.
Originally posted by yak
well, time to jump into the great crank thread. (without getting cranky)
I'm not knocking anyone who prefers a double, my backup bike is.
My main bike is a Lemond, and came with a triple crank and 12-25 gearing. Having the triple has allowed me to change the gearing to a nice corncob 11-21 and still have some bailout for insane grades. Last time I used the triple was last summer on Mt Greylock.
And I prefer having my "everyday" small ring a 42 vs the 39. Would I use the 53 that comes with the double as much as the 52? Probably not, although a 53-11 would rock on insane descents.
Triples definitely turn up in elite pro races from time to time; they were fairly popular in last year's Giro (anyone spotting them this year? I've been missing the coverage) and pretty much anywhere else where they are certain to face big walls. They turned up at the SF Grand Prix -- and we'll probably see some in the Tour here and there.Originally posted by limerickman
If it's good enough for Sean Kelly to have to pack a treble - I suggest that no one can claim that those who pack a treble
are wimps !
Originally posted by lokstah
Triples definitely turn up in elite pro races from time to time; they were fairly popular in last year's Giro (anyone spotting them this year? I've been missing the coverage) and pretty much anywhere else where they are certain to face big walls. They turned up at the SF Grand Prix -- and we'll probably see some in the Tour here and there.
Then again, you and I aren't staking our careers on maintaining 25mph over 10 miles of 15% grade climbing.
Originally posted by limerickman
As
I can't say that I say any trebles on the leading contenders bikes.
Before the stage start today, the general consensus was that
most bikes were being fitted with a backwheel selection from
13-25 tooth setup.
But still no sign of any trebles today !!!!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by ProfTournesol
Good effort by Brad
If I had a mechanic to select and install custom gear sets for each ride I did, I wouldn't bother with a triple either
Originally posted by Beastt
I ride a double on my road bikes but I do know of a few short stretches in this area that quickly stress my ability with a double. If they were much longer a triple would probably be a good idea. There aren't many flat areas where I live but fortunately the climbs are rarely worse than about a 6% grade. There is one short spot about 4-miles in on a mountain where the road suddenly tilts to, as best I can figure, about a 9.2% grade and that spot makes me grind and quickly puts me well over my AT despite the fact that it's only a few hundred yards long. If I had to ride miles of that kind of slope, I'd probably be looking for a triple and a larger top cog.
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