[DVBC] Compact Crankset

[RJ]

Debbie:

Ask Patty at Action how she liked the Tour of California. Good deal and I
hope it works out.

RJ

Robert (R.J.) McCandless
1215 Crestmont Drive
Mantua, NJ 08051
609-254-6102

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[mailto:dvbc-list-bounces at list.dvbc.org] On Behalf Of dreamer
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 3:47 PM
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_W0Q
Q
>itemZ170086132204QQihZ007QQcategoryZ42319QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewI
t
>em
>
>
>http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=22337&subcategory_ID=51
2
>2
>
>
>
>I have three of these:
>http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=22265&subcategory_ID=51
2
>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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>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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