No, you're not alone. There's nothing wrong with it, if it's comfortable for you.

For all the range of gears I have, I use surprisingly few.

Now, let's talk about McLean. I have one, too, making you and me rare.

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA...clean_main.htm

Did you know the builder died suddenly at the age of 29? So he only made a few frames, so I consider them to be collectors' items. Mine is a racing frame. I kinda wish I had a touring frame instead.