[Closed] Ultegra compact WTF

I've taken my 42-21 up Witchy Knowe on the Gordon Arms time trial you know.

I've also had a top 12 finish in a 72 mile 3/4 cat race.

So "ner".

LOL winterfold - no need for a 53 or 39 in UK. FATC.

and any cat 1 racer on a compact would kick you into the gutter on any of the above.

I think mine is a compact, I've not looked, I'd rather ride it than talk about it

>>Even in shandy land we have a 100k with 4300M of climbing, nice on >>that it was.

Thats an [i]average [/i] gradient of 9%, are you sure!!!!!!!

MrSmith that's hardly the point is it?

That's be like me saying I'm better than someone who is slower than me with a compact chainset wouldn't it?

CoCkEtDoG - you clearly [i]do[/i] like talking about it a little!!!!!

Having taken a road bike to he alps a couple of years ago I can say that unless you are a pro riding with a bottom gear of 39-25 is too hard.

Just because you can ride something on 42-21 doesn't make it a good idea.
(Just look at SSers...)

cynic-al - Member

I've also had a top 12 finish in a 72 mile 3/4 cat race.

Someone on here used to do a BS of the week thread. Who was it again?

I iz having a kompakt and a 11-25 cazzette on me roadie ridez, I shall hang head in shamez, itz 'tegra tooz 😆

'tis 100% true O.

Not only do I have a compact on my carbon fibre road bike, I've even got an 11-28 cassette on it (and was seriously considering switching the rear mech to Apex so I could fit an 11:32!).

Yes it is - 42-52 is fine for racing - even here in Scotland.

Thats an average gradient of 9%, are you sure!!!!!!!

Yes oldgit you are a southern softie...QED

36/48 with 14-27(ish) cassette on mine, I just rip the arms off people who mock instead 🙂

cynic-al - Member

In TBC earlier today shootin' teh breaze with Downie, I noticed a bike with Ultegra...and a COMPACT chainset!

WTF!!!

Isn't this stuff meant to be reserved for noobs - Tiagra and below? It was bad enough when they released triples in Dura Ace. This stuff is meant for FAST people on FAST bikes. WHY?

Must try harder.

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Better late than never. Or maybe best not at all ❓

Sorry Al,should have added a 😉

No need to apologise O, you got me 😀

Must try harder.

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" I died a thousand deaths at Flanders"

I plan to again for the 11th time. Full route again.
I've found a std chainset fine with a 39/26 for the hills. Only downside is if the hills are crowded it's sometimes hard to keep upright if you have to slow down to avoid any bodies. A compact might give you more options.

Compact Chorus 11 speed on mine.

'with more money and carbon fibre than sense' Nah mate, titanium! 🙂

cynic-al - Member

Better late than never. Or maybe best not at all

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phyncra - Member

>>Even in shandy land we have a 100k with 4300M of climbing, nice on >>that it was.

>>Thats an average gradient of 9%, are you sure!!!!!!!

I too was extremely sceptical when I saw that claim - even the legendary Tour of the (Surrey) Hills is nowhere near that.

So I checked the website - 4300[b]ft[/b] 🙄 .

I blame the parents. I just bet this is one of those people who overtakes people on road bikes while they are on a 40lb downhill monster or a ghey urban fixy.

cynic-al - I meant your 42 inner ring is redundant too - doubles are poofs what cant handle their drugs