Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
I think that you are so anxious to argue that you ignored my last paragraph. The unexpected benefit of not having to shift chainrings as often is the point that I was trying to make.
I think that you are so anxious to justify your position that you ignore the fact that you are talking nonsense. In my experience, the disadvantage of a compact is that it results in much more frequent shifting up front. YMMV, but I doubt it.
Go back and read what you have posted. I think you'll find that your second argument bears no relation to your first. But hey, the important thing is to save face, right?