My old road bike had a triple, my new one is a compact. I only got the new one about 6 weeks ago, and only had one chance to ride it outdoors before the snow came - I am in terrible shape after a long "illness" kept me off the bike for over a year, and the hill outside our house was no problem at all! I was amazed at how easy it was to climb.

It is all about ratio and fit.

You're going to be so happy to get our riding again! Surround yourself with butterflies and the hill will just fly by!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~