Originally Posted by
MetalPedaler
That's kind of the whole point: Why have so many rear cogs, when we can have 2 or 3 chain rings? People act like it's a big deal to shift the FD. Why? Is it common practice for people not to keep their FD in good tune? I tend to shift my FD more often than the rear. I'm a masher, not a spinner....I don't appreciate the small differences in one-tooth jumps on the RD....when I shift, I usually want a more substantial change. Little differences I can achieve simply by pedaling faster or slower or harder or lighter......
And I suppose you argue that we should all adopt your pedaling style? I think you're entitled to your own style and to prefer a 5 speed cassette or whatever, but in return it might occur to you that your preferences are not a good way to generalize about what other people find useful vs. frivolous.