I can get the range and the ratiometric progression I need with a 2x8 setup, but I suppose if I wanted some really tall gears, I mght be able to justify 2x10 or 3x9. I think the motivation for 11 cogs is to beat Shimano and to provide a true corncob jump-free 11-21 cogset for the Tour de France.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069