I'm still using a front mech and I'm pretty sure I'm the last one. From the reactions I get you'd think a front derailleur was reponsible for mass genocide. I never throw a chain, I ride as hard as 41 year old body will let me and it shifts perfect. Even better with one shift i can cover half the range of your sram seagull. I did a custom build on my bronson just to accommodate my 2x iclination. Btw the new xt sideswing is really good... not that any endurbro sheep care. Any dinosaurs like me out there?