Cycleway town
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Milton Keynes, England
Posts: 1,402
Bikes: 2.6kw GT LTS e-tandem, 250w Voodoo, 250w solar recumbent trike, 3-speed shopper, Merlin ol/skl mtb, 80cc Ellswick
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The front derailleur keeps the chain on.
A second front chainring weighs nothing and will always be able to double your gearing.
I rarely use mine, but it's there if I need it.
I like having shifters both sides. Like brake levers.