Need Education on Compact Double verses Triple

[sarahkonamojo]

It really depends on the terrain you ride, your fitness level, and tolerance for pain. I have heard from cyclists with compact doubles who switched to touring gearing because they didn't want to climb standing up. But this is Colorado and we like our mountain passes. I'd suggest that your bike shop be familiar with the terrain you intend to ride and give you assistance in choosing gearing.

There are hills everywhere.

Enjoy your new bike.

sarah

[ladyicon]

I also went from a triple to a compact double (my Ruby expert). I have found the Ruby to be very responsive to climbing, the power goes to the wheels. We have a lot of very long slow hills here, also steep climbers. I find the long slows to be similar to a triple on the ruby, but those really steep climbs are a bit harder.
Just learn how and when to shift and keep that cadence up
Congrats on your new bike !!!

[Triskeliongirl]

If you find the 27 isn't low enough, you can switch it out for an 11/34 which is what I have, but you may also need a longer cage rear derailleur. It really depends what you are trying to climb, and how strong you are.