Compact Double or Triple?

[nikkoblu2]

I can't stress this enough in discussing compacts versus triple: a compact with the right cassette can replicate or even exceed the granny gears that you have with your typical triple set up.

Very interesting point, Indy. I bought my first road bike a month ago coming off a great Trek 7.3 hybrid with a triple. I'm still getting used to some of the features of the road bike, including the compact double with a 12-26 cassette.

It's clear I can't spin quite the way I could going up hills,but before I switch anything out I'll wait till I can try the whole setup with clipless shoes/pedals (next Spring).

Your quote give me add'l confidence that even if I'm still not satisfied with the climbing power going clipless - it will be an easy fix. (Not to mention I had some great advice from other great ladies on this forum when I started another thread on this subject).