Originally Posted by
Kimmo
By jumping on the latest bandwagon? Odd conception of nonconformity.
No, no. Bandwagons all had singles long before doubles ever hit the scene.
But yeah, If I were racing in Le Tour I'd conform and have a double like the rest of the crowd.
Originally Posted by
79pmooney
I can shift/trim FDs in my sleep. It just isn't that hard. And "(d)aring to not follow the crowd"? Hardly an issue. I ride fix gears and triples. No crowds.
Agreed. And not shifting/trimming and flipping between rings is even easier!
And yes, if I were touring in the mountains I'd want a triple. Much more useful than a double.