Originally Posted by
Andy_K
But if your drivetrain combo is such that you can't make BOTH big-big and small-small work, big-big is the one to choose because the consequences of getting that wrong are pretty expensive.
Agreed, Never said otherwise. Just pointing out that it doesn't always result in a fully functioning drive train that works in evry gear, and people should be aware of that. saying "big-big always works" isn't true