Sorcerer

My basic reply is that as a bike commuter I became tired of shifting the chainrings up front while at the same time became a single speed mountain biker.

​​​​​​I also developed a tendonitis from the front shifter, it was the barcon on the end of a drop bar.

​​​​​​Additionally, and made worse by suboptimal cable routing schemes of the frames I rode, I would have to change the cable, ferrules, and housing more often than I'd like.

We used to tandem road ride a lot too, with a triple, and when it came down to riding a single bike I actually liked the big jumps between gears vs a finer spread.

It is true double chainrings with a front mech are probably the better system overall. At least that's my opinion.

I have to say I am truly considering putting a front derailleur on a bike again.