Old 07-24-21, 08:10 AM
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Pros for Triple: one more chainring. more range in gearing
Pros for Double: one less chainring. <q factor, simpler shifting

Cons for Triple: one more chainring. >q factor, more complex shifting
Cons for Double: one less chainring. less gearing range

IMO Triples are fine for 7,8, and 9 sp. 10 and up are double do-able.
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