triple, double or compact???

johnnypipe85
johnnypipe85 Posts: 145
edited March 2008 in Road beginners
Hi everyone!!

I have a quick question. I know that a triple crankset has 3 chainrings and a double has two. But what is a compact? does it have 2 or 3 chainrings?


Thanks,

Jon

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  • ram038
    ram038 Posts: 187
    Compact has two chainrings , outer 50 tooth and inner 34 tooth, double has 52 outer teeth chainring and 39 inner chainring.
  • nickwill
    nickwill Posts: 2,735
    ram038 wrote:
    Compact has two chainrings , outer 50 tooth and inner 34 tooth, double has 52 outer teeth chainring and 39 inner chainring.

    Ermm! Usually.....
    A compact can have a big ring of either 50 or 48 teeth, and an inner of 36 or 34.
    AS Ramo38 says the most usual combination is 50 and 34, but the other sizes are usually available, and might suit some riders.
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  • johnnypipe85
    johnnypipe85 Posts: 145
    that was very exhaustive!

    Thanks guys!!!

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