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Hey there,
 
I'm thinking about making the move from my city hybrid to a "real" road bike.  Among the many things I have to decide, I need to figure out if I should get a double or a triple ring.  If anyone has wisdom or even just random thoughts on this, I'd appreciate it!
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Janet
Mon Mar 9, 2009 10:02 pm

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Hey there, I'm thinking about making the move from my city hybrid to a "real" road bike. Among the many things I have to decide, I need to figure out if I ... 		Janet Schneider
janetlunachix
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10:02 pm

My boyfriend made me take off the triple on my first road bike and go with the double!  But I just put a bigger cogset on the back!  If you do a double, I...
LaVonne Finnerud
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10:14 pm

Double. There is no reason you need a triple. If you really need easier gearing, get a compact. But don't get a triple. They are a mechanical hassle, they...
Jessica Hayden-Spear
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10:17 pm

I heard almost the exact same thing when I bought my bike last year!!! ("well, you're a woman and you are new to cycling, so you should probably go with a...
Janet Schneider
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10:38 pm

I would definitely try ignoring your granny gear. I think you will surprise yourself. And it's a positive feedback loop - i.e., the more you ignore your granny...
Jessica Hayden-Spear
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11:09 pm
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