Gear ratio- compact- hill climb question (long)

[anakiwa]

Does the new bike have triple compatible levers already?.

The new bike doesn't exist yet. The plan is to put in an order for a custom bike this winter so I can have it in the spring. So I can basically put together whatever combo I want.

Since all the bikes I have use Shimano, I'd lilke to try to stay with Shimano compatible parts- you guys sure seem to like Campy though.

[Velobambina]

My 'cross bike has campy chorus components with the compact double crank. My Bianchi also has campy while my other bikes have shimano. The campy components are so much nicer--easier, smoother shifting and when I have to trim, much more precise. Campy hoods/shifters/brake levers seem to fit my small hands better, too. Eventually, I will swap out the shimano components on my Luna Eclipse for campy. If you're going custom, I vote for campy.