Is this a compact?

[Panter]

On this bike?

 

[Landslide]

39/52 rings, no it's not a compact chainset.

 

[Beardie]

I think that 'compact' is intended to refer to the frame geometry, not the drivetrain.

 

[GrasB]

Is has a sloping top tube so it's compact or semi-compact frame. It doesn't have a compact chain set however.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Compact chainset = 50/34 usually, or 50/36.

 

[Panter]

Many thanks all

There's pain-a-coming on those hills then...

 

[shippers]

Nice bike though.

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

If the photo is "actual size" then it's definitely compact!

 

[Panter]

Nice bike though.

Thank you Only popped in for a bottom bracket for the hardtail though...

If the photo is "actual size" then it's definitely compact!

lol

 

[potsy]

Thank you Only popped in for a bottom bracket for the hardtail though...



lol

Dangerous places bike shops,I had to leave my credit card at home last weekend when I went to one,just in case of a moment of weakness
Nice bike pal

 

[Panter]

Good plan

Actually this is even worse, I've put a deposit on it to pick up next payday, which is some way away yet
I've never had a really nice bike before though, so I thought I'd treat myself

 

[youngoldbloke]

Nice bike - you could always put a 105 compact chainset on it of course ........... maybe the shop would swap it?

 

[HLaB]

Nice Bike !
I've got a 38/52 Double on my Kinesis and it can be harder up the hills, whilst the 36/50 compact on my other bike is easier I prefer to feel the climb and the benefits on downhills when I'm not spinning out. The 12-25 cassette also mitigates things slightly.

 

[Panter]

Thanks all.

I think I'll ask if I can exchange it for a compact.
I wasn't too worried to start with, but I was very aware that I had to make use of the granny gear on my tripple this morning, as I do just about every time I ride

If not, I'll see how it goes and look to swap it out later on.
I've been looking to push my riding to the next level, so this might be a way to push myself into it.