I have a friend looking for a bike. She's brand new to cycling. She's looking for an entry to mid-level bike. Because she is in her mid=forties this may be the last bike she ever owns (of course we all know better don't we). The area we ride is hilly but not mountainous. I ride a triple...I need a triple and I am in better shape. The question isn't about triple vs compact double. She went to an LBS which happens to be a Trek store. The salesman showed her some bikes. She asked if they were triples. He told her that Trek doesn't make triples. WHAT!!!!! Should I tell her to run? I'm kinda pissed to tell you the truth.