PPWTF Posted April 8, 2008 Share Was wondering if, front derailleur aside, it was a simple 'swap' switching from 53 to a compact. Also are there issues with 9 speed and 10 speed compatability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javadude Posted April 8, 2008 Share Its a simple swap, just your ratios change, and probably shorten your chain a couple of links. Even the front derailleur is not as critical as you think, i ran a regular front der without problems until my compact one arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2008 Share There shouldn't bee any problems between 9and10 speed, your front derailler will have to be adjusted (height on post changes). The only issue that sometimes surfaces is if your chosen compact BB is compatible with your bike (Italian or British treaded), have your compact installed by a good bike shop mechanic - Compact is great and made a big improvement to my cycling - one of the best things I've ever done for my bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted April 8, 2008 Share Compact is for girls ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted April 8, 2008 Share Compact is for girls ...........  Or real men riding the Etape du Tour in the Pyrenees . Testosterone levels up today Grandad?  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2008 Share I'll let them know - no more drafting behind the ladies bunch for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted April 8, 2008 Share Compact is for girls ........... Â Says the guy with a triple on his MTB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted April 8, 2008 Share ummmmmmm sorry to hijack, but what is a compact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted April 8, 2008 Share ummmmmmm sorry to hijack' date=' but what is a compact? [/quote'] Â It's the thing BigBen has at home to put his makeup in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted April 8, 2008 Share Thought that would get you guys going  Flip the number of times I wanted to whip that Trek with the triple right out under BBB's backside at Suikerbosrand ............. I got veins popping everywhere and he's chatting away likes it's nothing. Enough to make a grown man cry I tell you! Perhaps I should look at the compact if Ewep lets me .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted April 8, 2008 Share ummmmmmm sorry to hijack' date=' but what is a compact? [/quote']  Different crank with smaller chain wheels. Normal ratios are 53 and 39, compact are 50 and 34 (normally). The effect is to give easier easier gears for climbing etc. but at the expense of top end speed.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted April 8, 2008 Share Thought that would get you guys going  Flip the number of times I wanted to whip that Trek with the triple right out under BBB's backside at Suikerbosrand ............. I got veins popping everywhere and he's chatting away likes it's nothing. Enough to make a grown man cry I tell you! Perhaps I should look at the compact if Ewep lets me .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted April 8, 2008 Share thanks IanJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted April 8, 2008 Share Thought that would get you guys going  Flip the number of times I wanted to whip that Trek with the triple right out under BBB's backside at Suikerbosrand ............. I got veins popping everywhere and he's chatting away likes it's nothing. Enough to make a grown man cry I tell you! Perhaps I should look at the compact if Ewep lets me ..............  Nope, you many not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingCheetah Posted April 8, 2008 Share ummmmmmm sorry to hijack' date=' but what is a compact? [/quote']  Hi Slowbee, This is a crank where the chainrings have less teeth than the standard cranks. On a road bike you basically get 3 types of cranks: Triple with ratios of 52/42/30Standard with 52/39 or sometimes 53/39and compact with 50/34 The compact you'll see have a smaller Big and Small chainring than your standard. People use a compact in place of a triple to save a bit of weight but still have a better climbing ability.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman1834 Posted April 8, 2008 Share If one could get a compact with a 53 and 34 .... Speed and Power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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