Originally Posted by
caloso
Hi. I hope no one minds that I haven't qualified for membership yet, but I saw the thread title and wanted to share a thought:
Instead of thinking of numbers, think inside (towards the hub/BB) and outside (away from the hub/BB). Inside = slower and easier; Outside = faster and harder. As long as you avoid cross-chaining, you can use any combination you want to get the gear ratio you need for the conditions.
That's it. Don't over think it.
Thanks. I tend to over analyze everything. The numbers threw me off but it makes sense to me now. I wish they hadn't even put them on there but I'll ingnore them and just think of gears from now on.