Originally Posted by
tyrion
Triples are only for the very advanced bicyclist. Beginners should start with a single chainring, then after a few years move up to a double chainring, then after decades of experience move up to a triple chainring. Most professional racers are still in the double chainring stage.
I've kept to doubles, but I'm now riding two bikes at once, so it's an effective quadruple.
I do find that my shirts get caught in the frame a lot more.