[DVBC] Compact Crankset

Fri Mar 2 16:22:14 EST 2007

Hi Frank.

What about on those really tough hills?  Is is still okay?  I was 
thinking about getting a minimum of a 27 in the rear and even a 30 if 
possible.   With a 30 back there then I don't think I'd miss the triple.

Are you going to ride with us tomorrow in Jersey?  I've got to be back 
home by 3:00 so I might head back sooner than the rest or do some of the 
ride with Bob and the remainder with Dan Dillon.

Deb

Frank Jackson wrote:

> Deb
> For the type road riding we do I think the compact crank is the way to 
> go. I have one on my road bike and I like it a lot more than the 
> triple on the previous bike.
> Frank
>
>
>
>
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> > Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 15:46:40 -0500
> > From: dreamer at craftech.com
> > To: dvbc-list at dvbc.org
> > Subject: Re: [DVBC] Compact Crankset
> >
> > Thanks to Larry, Big Berg and RJ for the info and recommendations.
> > Interestingly enough, Action Wheels is the shop where I plan on test
> > riding a Specialized Ruby Expert with a compact real soon. Hopefully,
> > riding a bike is really like "riding a bike" and I'll remember what to
> > do when on I get back on one. I haven't ridden outside since January 
> 6th!
> > Debbie
> >
> >
> > RJ wrote:
> >
> > >Debbie:
> > >
> > >My girlfriend and I both use the FSA K-Force Compact Crank 50/34 
> and a DA 27
> > >cassette that we both love. GF use to have a triple and I probably 
> needed
> > >one but, you know the male ego! :) We bike here in Jersey, PA, FL 
> and go to
> > >VA a couple of times a year and it is the most efficient gear set 
> we could
> > >have.
> > >I like you with my DA 53/39 never used the big ring unless 
> descending a big
> > >hill or traveling east on highway 50 in FL, that is if the wind was 
> about
> > >25mph.
> > >I still do the same speed since I never got in the big gear in the 
> front and
> > >the smallest in the back with the DA setup. I still hardly ever 
> need that
> > >with my FSA.
> > >FSA has a full line of compacts but, Shimano has a great looking 
> compact
> > >(Shimano FC-R700) that is on the line with an Ultegra and can be 
> used for
> > >both 9 and 10 speed as the FSA. And might already work with your BB.
> > >
> > >I do most of my bike buying on eBay though!
> > >
> > 
> >http://cgi.ebay.com/10-Spd-Shimano-FC-R700-compact-50-34-Crankset-170mm_W0QQ
> > 
> >itemZ170086132204QQihZ007QQcategoryZ42319QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIt
> > >em
> > >
> > >
> > 
> >http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=22337&subcategory_ID=512
> > >2
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >I have three of these:
> > 
> >http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=22265&subcategory_ID=512
> > >2
> > >
> > >One for my Merlin Magia, one for a Specialized Cyclocross and the 
> GF has one
> > >on her Merlin Extralight. If and when I need a new one or build 
> another bike
> > >I will use the Shimano. Plus, if you go to my shop in Jersey they 
> will work
> > >with you as swapping drive train stuff on new bikes, if you want more
> > >details on that e-mail me and I will give you all the info. That 
> shop is the
> > >best I have dealt with in all my travels, I have lived in all the 
> states
> > >above.
> > >
> > >http://actionwheels.com/index.cfm
> > >
> > >
> > >I hope this helps but, I think they are the way to go
> > >
> > >Thanks
> > >
> > >RJ
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Robert (R.J.) McCandless
> > >1215 Crestmont Drive
> > >Mantua, NJ 08051
> > >609-254-6102
> > >
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> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: dvbc-list-bounces at list.dvbc.org
> > >[mailto:dvbc-list-bounces at list.dvbc.org] On Behalf Of dreamer
> > >Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 10:12 PM
> > >To: dvbc-list at dvbc.org
> > >Subject: Re: [DVBC] Compact Crankset
> > >
> > >I'm trying to decide if a compact crank set would be the way to go 
> if I
> > >get a new bike. Is anyone out there using one and how do you like it?
> > >I've got a triple on my current bike and hardly ever use the big or 
> the
> > >little gear, although there was a hill or two last year that I did 
> break
> > >down and use the granny. My inquiring mind would like to know. Thanks.
> > >
> > >Debbie
> > >
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