Originally Posted by
bikemig
The shimano road triple was a bit weird since it was a 130/74 bcd crank. So you can run a 39/24 (you can't go smaller than 24 on the inside and a 39 in the middle) but that is a big drop. The Sugino may give you better gear ratios since you can run a smaller chainring on the outside.
I will definitely look at the Sugino more closely. However, I ran the Ultegra 39/24 for years with the triple. It shifts OK, certainly not super smooth. With the 42 tooth large rear cassette wheel, I can go to a 39/26. This will help. I also have a 38 that will work on the Ultegra triple. Lots of options. Having said that, the Sugino looks like a clean crank. I would likely go with a 38x26.