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......