Originally Posted by
rydabent
Back in the days of the 10 speeds, a rider had to do a few double shifts to get progression. That meant he had to shift both the derailer and the chain rings. Really dumb IMO.
Only if you're OCD enough to insist on always following a strict, linear progression. I don't, anymore. If I need a little change, I shift the rear derailleur. If I need a bigger change, I shift the front. I don't much care if the gear I land in is the next one in the sequence.