Originally Posted by
chaadster
Even if we consider saving around 200gm (FD, clamp, bolts, chainring, cable) for a purpose-built "specific conditions" bike significant or important-- which I don't, especially for tri-- how many people are doing it for that reason? Hell, the OP doesn't even know if he needs the big ring or the small ring...
I have 1x10 on a cross bike I use for commuting in the winter. Riding with wet roads with muck and sand tends to often mess up the front shifting. 1x is simpler and provides enough range so there is no reason to run two rings up front.