Double Chain Ring...yikes

[ttaylor508]

I am sorry your LBS isn't willing to work with you on this one! Finding a good LBS is so important when making a big bike purchase. Before letting them put that compact on your bike, I would go test ride the compact on another bike first and make sure you will be happy with the feel of those gears. There is nothing worse than spending more $$$$ and still not being happy. There are some LBS that will take trade-in bikes. You might try calling a few shops and seeing what stock is left on the 2005 Specialized Roubaix triple's in your size. You never know, you might just find someone willing to take it as a trade-in.