Compact Double or Triple?

[indysteel]

Indysteel, What Shimano set-up would you recommend for a compact that would meet or exceed a common triple. Looking for Ultegra quality. Thanks

I'm pretty sure that Shimano offers a 12-27 cassette. That comes pretty close to the granny gears that you'd find with your typical triple set up (52-42-30 crank and a 12-25 cassette). You could also pair a mountain cassette with the compact and get even smaller gears. You'd have bigger jumps with that set up, which wouldn't be to my liking.

I say all of that without actually checking Shimano's website to verify their offerings. I'll do that when I have a chance and get back to you.