Originally Posted by
ls01
Or you could dump the small ring and use the limit screw to lock out that position on the shifter, Viola, a double is born.
Eh, that's absolutely pointless in my opinion. All that does is block out a gear that is otherwise there. I chose a compact because I like a narrow Q factor. If I had a bike with a triple - wait a second, I do. It's a mountain bike - I wouldn't block out a chainring just to feel more "manly".