groupset chat

[seanm]

hi there, can you plz explain to me the diffrence, pros and cons of having a compact groupset. im not to clued up on these.

 

thanks !

[NotSoBigBen]

If you wear one of these then you need a compact

[Mudsimus]

I agree. Compacts are overrated. Get yourself a normal 53/39 with wich ever cassette ratio you desire.

[E1A104]

So Bernice, when you getting a compact groupset? E1A1042009-05-11 02:22:36

[wannabesub3]

 

 

 

wannabesub32009-05-11 02:22:17

[E1A104]

and by-the-way Bernice Bit*h, my dress is  Fuschia, not pink.

[Sammajoor]

 

and by-the-way Bernice Bit*h' date=' my dress is  Fuschia, not pink.[/quote']

 

I thought it was MAGENTA if it was not pink...  WTF is Fuschia... that is a flower...

 

Unless Bernice is a flower

 

[NotSoBigBen]

and by-the-way Bernice Bit*h' date=' my dress is  Fuschia, not pink.[/quote']

 

Just based on  the fact that you know what colour 'fuschia' is qualifies you for that compact and blouse son 

[seanm]

haha shot guys!

 

[Delgado]

and by-the-way Bernice Bit*h' date=' my dress is  Fuschia, not pink.[/quote']

 

Just based on  the fact that you know what colour 'fuschia' is qualifies you for that compact and blouse son 

And this from someone who has a triple on one of his bikes!!

[javadude]

Compacts are more than just for easier gearing, they also allow for narrower spaced gears at the back, allowing you to use more mid range gears. If you run a 12 -27 or 11 - 25 cassette there are huge jumps between gears.

 

With a compact you can run an 11 - 23 cassette and have enough gears for the hills and the downhills. The only time you may suffer is in an out of the saddle sprint against Cavendish, where a 53 / 11 might just come in handy.

 

[E1A104]

Oh, the noise and the people!!!

[ASTANA]

What would you guys recommend for the wc races? - I mean - rolling hills all the way. Only once in a while a ride over passes .