This is why I went to a single ring. Spent years on a triple almost entirely in the center ring.

My present bike is 42 x 12-26 nine speed. (I like close ratio's) I do 100% of my riding in the 42 ring.

I reach 30 mph everyday without even clicking top gear. I've pedaled 37 in ninth. There is no reason I'd ever need to pedal above those speeds. Climbing means I stand up and get it done. If I tire standing in third or forth gear, the 42x26 first is tolerable enough to spin the rest of the way.