Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
4- i made my drivetrains so that the gaps between shifts are minimized when it comes to my typical sweet spot for speed and cadence.
Me too! Tight cassettes and even freewheels

are available for any set up, from 6 speed on up. 11 or more speeds are not required for close gaps in the sweet spot cyclists spend most of their time while riding. The gears race is ridiculous.