Originally Posted by
eschew
This is the same attitude I had for the first year of triple ownership. Then one day I said, "You know what, screw it, I am going to use it."
I now only consider reaching the top of the hill 2nd as defeat. Reaching the top of a climb first, no matter which gearing you use, is triumph!
A triple is a bailout gear. When needed its great and can save you from grinding to the top of a climb but 99% of the time its not going to get you to the top first. If so maybe its time to find a new group to ride with.