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You could also argue about Jay using a carbon fibre cannondalr with A lefty, but he still managed.
I gather it depend on the risk of using such component in favour for big advantage (I.e. hydro disc brake).
Same also can be said to the Cranes when they did the journey to the centre most part of the Earth on 700c bicycle with a limited gearing, rare component and limited luggage.