Originally Posted by
tellyho
I hate tuning my triple front derailleur when something goes out of whack. Nearly impossible. That said, on many occasions I've blessed that little front chainring.
I've found that "tuning" the fd on a triple is needed once when it's installed or after a strip-down complete overhaul but it needs nearly no attention afterward. I have triples using both Shimano and Campy components and find them equally easy to set up.
My experience suggests that the perceived complexity of triples is overstated. And yes, that little ring can be a life-saver on occasion.