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Ha, I do hate setting up a front derailleur!
While I totally get where you’re coming from, I think the fact I so rarely change gears up front tells me it’s somewhat redundant. I can do 50 mile rides while sitting in the middle chainring the whole time.
I’m also keen for the somewhat lower maintenance. I do all my own maintenance on my bikes so anything to make that slightly easier seems like a win to me.
Edavies94
@Kimmo
On the other hand, I'd say the only compelling reason not to have a FD is if you can't get the hang of setting them up despite your best efforts.
It doesn't really detract from anything (unless you can't stand the aesthetics or it's a full weenie build), and adds heaps of range, which you can trade for closer gearing, which I for one am all about.