Originally Posted by
Dave Mayer
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Why have triples died? I assume because the pros don't ride them, and week-end warriors want what the pros ride.
that's an interesting question!
As just a regular kind of guy who is used to older technology, I have two ideas that come to mind...
1. it's harder to get good indexed shifting on a triple crank
2. people view triples as too complicated.
I've got three bikes with triples, but none use integrated brake/shift levers. As such, I really don't know what the average rider likes, but the trend towards 1x systems suggests that simplicity is appealing.
I do have a couple of bikes set up with compact gearing, and it does serve nicely when I don't need gears quite as low as what my triples give me, and might be used for faster riding.
Steve in Peoria