14 speeds is enough when I'm feeling good.

27 speeds doesn't quite cover me when I'm feeling weak.

Used to do 52/42 X 13-21 when I was a youngster. Now 53/39 X 13-27 makes me cry sometimes. I used to hate the idea of road triples but now I love my 105 3x9.

I like to ride fixed at least once a week. It reminds me to not stop pedalling. You should NEVER stop pedaling!