You know after reading others comments, and re-reading my own, I realize that sounded very elitist, and I am sorry. If your setup works for you then so be it. I had to run that type of setup for a while on my geared bike because my derailer got hosed when the chain broke. Long story. I ran it for a solid week at least without any issues at all, so I shouldn't be so high and mighty about it. Again, I'm sorry.

Enjoy your ride, however you like it.