Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
and “24 speed” drivetrains where no person likely to ride it can manage the 120” top gear and only 4 or 5 speeds aren’t overlaps.
The 3x8 drivetrain on my gravel bike offers about 18 unique useful ratios. And I do sometimes find practical use for the 48-11 top gear, when in spirited groups on pavement.