Originally Posted by
bwilli88
Nine speed cassettes 12-36 have the best spacing for the half step it give 18 separately usable gears with no overlap. A 9 speed cassette inherently has the same gear % spacing as a 6 speed freewheel and half step chainring setup but with higher and lower ratios added.
Ha, I accidentally got this right then. 😁 My '85 Cannondale came with half-step plus granny chainrings, and a 6-speed rear. I already put on a new 9-speed cassette (diff wheel, obviously), and planned to learn how this half-step business works. Sometimes I amaze myself. 🤔😉
I'm still getting used to the bike itself, and in a strange city, so haven't pushed the half-step thing yet. In it's time, I will. 😎