Originally Posted by
jargo432
I find that on my DT I when I change gears with my 10 speed I end up changing two or three. I'd like a little more spread between the gears. Also I like the idea of having more space between the rear cogs for when I get in the mud. (also should make it less touchy on the adjustments, It took a while for me to get the hang of setting the derailleur adjustment)
guess it comes down to preference to how you like the spacing between gears. The nice thing with cassettes is that you can always even buy a cheaper cassette and get riding experience and see what you like, and what works for you in given conditions.
I've ridden 6, 7, 8 and now 9 speed in touring situations, so like I said before, for me the closer jumps are appealing.
I would add that when you have 20, 30, 40lbs of stuff on a bike in steep climbs or pain in the arse headwinds, having closer jumps is very much noticeable and a lot easier on your leg muscles etc.
I certainly dont have a lot of mtn bike mud experience, but would say that all of my bikes for the last 30 years have worked extremely reliably for shifting adjustments, so I certainly dont equate 8 being better than 9, or 10 or whatever.
Think of all the heavy mtn bike riding that is done with 10 sp stuff now and I am sure it is just as accurate and adjustments no diff than previous generations.