Originally Posted by shane45
Again, shifting from the big chainring to the middle ring REDUCES my chain tension. If it is OK for me to run big front and little cog, then it is EASIER on the chain if I shift to middle chainring without touching the back cogs at all.
How is this bad???
I wouldn't think it's so bad as long as the shift is made smoothly. You're the best judge of whether or not this shift is causing any accelerated wear on your bike. I think your points are well made.
Al