Not sure about your math, but how often did you rely on the 30x23 to 27 range?Trek2.3 said:35.9 - 29.3 = 6.6
6.6/35.9 = 18% loss
Can that be correct? I'm math challenged so I don't trust my conclusions.
32.0 - 29.3 = 2.7
2.7/32 = 8% loss
Other than to be "cool," why would I give up my triple? BTW, I'm not 50 anymore.
Sorry, I forgot to double check, it works now.Trek2.3 said:Link does not work.
So why would you give up your triple?Trek2.3 said:35.9 - 29.3 = 6.6
6.6/35.9 = 18% loss
Can that be correct? I'm math challenged so I don't trust my conclusions.
32.0 - 29.3 = 2.7
2.7/32 = 8% loss
Other than to be "cool," why would I give up my triple? BTW, I'm not 50 anymore.
You should have thought about that before you bought the new bike.Trek2.3 said:Other than to be "cool," why would I give up my triple? BTW, I'm not 50 anymore.
Not at the price I paid. Besides, "everyone" said "get a compact, you'll love it."ericm979 said:You should have thought about that before you bought the new bike.
If you're not strong enough to climb with a 34x28, you're not strong enough to need a 50x11 or even 50x12.Trek2.3 said:I just bought a Trek 5.2 Madone with the compact crankset (50/34 with 12-25). I'm coming from a triple (50/39/30 with 12-27). I want my lowest gears back. LBS has suggested an 11-28 cassette. What do you think?
13-29 is a Campy cassette, isn't it? Is that going to be at all compatible with his Shimano brifters? :idea:Drew Eckhardt said:If you're not strong enough to climb with a 34x28, you're not strong enough to need a 50x11 or even 50x12.
For less money through something like a 13-29 on there.
For more money switch to a triple, perhaps exchanging derailleurs between old and new bikes.
I don't know of any 13t specific lockrings. There are special ones for 11t, and standard ones for 12t and bigger.frdfandc said:You will probably run into the problem of locking down the cassette properly. Unless the lock ring is specific for a 13 tooth gear, it might not be secure. The lockrings are small gear specific. One for an 11 tooth, one for a 12 tooth.
FBinNY said:I don't know of any 13t specific lockrings. There are special ones for 11t, and standard ones for 12t and bigger.