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  1. #1
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    Feb 2005
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    I have that set up on my custom Guru. It works really well.
    However, since I got that bike in 2011, they came out with an Ultegra rear cassette with an 11-32 that I have on my new Trek. The spacing of the gearing does feel different, despite it only being one cog different. I wish they had these compact set ups with closer spacing between the gears. I do miss my triple; not because I don't have enough easy gears, but because I am, again, having trouble finding the sweet spot. As per recommendations, I am staying in the small ring more, which has helped my knees, but it feels ineffecient at times.
    2015 Trek Silque SSL
    Specialized Oura

    2011 Guru Praemio
    Specialized Oura
    2017 Specialized Ariel Sport

  2. #2
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    Mar 2008
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    Crankin, can you swap your big chainring for something a little smaller, like a 46-tooth ring, to get that closer spacing? 110mm BCD (bolt circle diameter) is pretty common.

  3. #3
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    Feb 2005
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    I am not sure. I will have to discuss this with my fitter, the mechanic, and my DH. I definitely will not start messing with changing anything until I've ridden it for a good 2 months in the spring. I don't think 5 rides qualifies as anything!
    2015 Trek Silque SSL
    Specialized Oura

    2011 Guru Praemio
    Specialized Oura
    2017 Specialized Ariel Sport

 

 

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