Originally Posted by ericcc65

Nah, there are reasons it's out of style. Doubles are simpler in terms of shifting, lighter, easier to adjust, less trim, they're what comes with most bikes you buy (including mine), and with the wider cassettes you can get the same range. The only thing I really miss about a triple is I could put it in the middle chainring and leave it there for most of my ride. But that's not enough of an advantage to spend the money to convert my existing bike to a triple, and when it comes time to shop for a new one I'll have a wider selection if I look for a double.