Campag Double- Convert for hilly ride

Bozabyka
Bozabyka Posts: 252
edited June 2015 in Workshop
I have a bike set up with a Veloce groupset 53/39 11-25
I need this for time trials so don't want a compact.
Like the double don't want a compact
I want to ride a few hilly rides out of area.
What is the easiest adaption for a weekends hilly riding?

Buy a compact crank?
53/36?
Will I need to change rear derailleur?
Cant do MTB cassette as running Veloce?

Comments

  • blackpoolkev
    blackpoolkev Posts: 474
    I suppose it depends on how seriously you time trial. If you're pretty good and really need a 53, 11-25 - then compromising your set up to accommodate hilly casual rides is a no-no.
    Otherwise there is no shame in running a compact.
  • Bozabyka
    Bozabyka Posts: 252
    Thanks Kev.
    I am not ashamed to use a compact.
    I like the double and it is good for most of my riding.
    What is the easiest way for me to modify the bike for the weekend?
  • JayKosta
    JayKosta Posts: 635
    If you think a 36-25 would be low enough, then you could get about the same ratio with a 39-28 (if the rear derailleur would handle the 28).

    But even going from 39 to a 34 chainring is just 12.8% lower,
    and going 25 rear to 28 is just 12%.

    If the hilly ride is going to be really difficult, then you might need a compact on the front, and a 30-32 on the rear.

    Jay Kosta
    Endwell NY USA
  • blackpoolkev
    blackpoolkev Posts: 474
    Bozabyka wrote:
    What is the easiest way for me to modify the bike for the weekend?

    Basically, change to a compact.

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