Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
I admire you for your studiousness!
LOL! I'm just a computer junkie.

And I really do want to understand why the bias from the mfgrs and bike stores to push compacts - rather than asking "How do you use your mtb triple now? What gears are your body's sweet spots?" And "Well, it sounds like you're using your full range but need a little more on the upper end. So I'd suggest _____."