Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
I use front deraileurs because for my riding, I need them. I hate them , because they suck, but I still need them. Why would I want to make 2 shifts to get the ratio I want, when a click of the index finger will get me the gear ? As I said , "It works for me".
E.thirteen DRS(Dual Ring Security)
Remember this though even a longer BB spindle will effect how you ride and how the bike handles, every part on the bike except the grips have an effect.
You should try setting a singlespeed up, you'll find that a straight as possible chainline is king next to the proper chainlength. Also how do you know that you need all the gears, how many times do you really shift in the first place, you face less maitenance, the bike is quiet when being ridden and no real deraillieur lag to note.