Panter
Just call me Chris...
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent
Is this a compact?
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Landslide
Rare Migrant
- Location
- Called to the bar
39/52 rings, no it's not a compact chainset.
Beardie
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Disneyland's twin town
I think that 'compact' is intended to refer to the frame geometry, not the drivetrain.
GrasB
Veteran
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
Is has a sloping top tube so it's compact or semi-compact frame. It doesn't have a compact chain set however.
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
Compact chainset = 50/34 usually, or 50/36.
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Panter
Just call me Chris...
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent
Many thanks all 
There's pain-a-coming on those hills then...
There's pain-a-coming on those hills then...
shippers
Senior Member
- Location
- Sunny Wakefield
Nice bike though.
Sheffield_Tiger
Legendary Member
If the photo is "actual size" then it's definitely compact! 
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Panter
Just call me Chris...
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent
shippers said:
Thank you
Only popped in for a bottom bracket for the hardtail though... Sheffield_Tiger said:If the photo is "actual size" then it's definitely compact!
lol
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Dangerous places bike shops,I had to leave my credit card at home last weekend when I went to one,just in case of a moment of weaknessPanter said:Thank you
lol
Nice bike pal
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Panter
Just call me Chris...
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent
Good plan
Actually this is even worse, I've put a deposit on it to pick up next payday, which is some way away yet
I've never had a really nice bike before though, so I thought I'd treat myself
Actually this is even worse, I've put a deposit on it to pick up next payday, which is some way away yet
I've never had a really nice bike before though, so I thought I'd treat myself
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
Nice bike - you could always put a 105 compact chainset on it of course ........... maybe the shop would swap it?
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Nice Bike !
I've got a 38/52 Double on my Kinesis and it can be harder up the hills, whilst the 36/50 compact on my other bike is easier I prefer to feel the climb and the benefits on downhills when I'm not spinning out. The 12-25 cassette also mitigates things slightly.
I've got a 38/52 Double on my Kinesis and it can be harder up the hills, whilst the 36/50 compact on my other bike is easier I prefer to feel the climb and the benefits on downhills when I'm not spinning out. The 12-25 cassette also mitigates things slightly.
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Panter
Just call me Chris...
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent
Thanks all.
I think I'll ask if I can exchange it for a compact.
I wasn't too worried to start with, but I was very aware that I had to make use of the granny gear on my tripple this morning, as I do just about every time I ride
If not, I'll see how it goes and look to swap it out later on.
I've been looking to push my riding to the next level, so this might be a way to push myself into it.
I think I'll ask if I can exchange it for a compact.
I wasn't too worried to start with, but I was very aware that I had to make use of the granny gear on my tripple this morning, as I do just about every time I ride
If not, I'll see how it goes and look to swap it out later on.
I've been looking to push my riding to the next level, so this might be a way to push myself into it.
