Originally Posted by
chaadster
Yeah, of course 24 gears, as there is no 2x13 drivetrain out yet. And yes, all SRAM Force AXS drivetrain are 12spd. Plug in those 48/35 crankset and 10-33 12spd cassette numbers into the Sheldon Brown or BerkshireSports gear ratio calculator you prefer and you’ll find none of the gear combos actually move the bike the same distance per revolution (i.e. in terms of inches of development with either 35c or 42c rubber) they are all distinct, and as I’ve been saying, that’s what’s important for riders seeking to optimize their output.
Yeah, technically speaking, the gear ratios are all different. But the difference between the 48/15 and the 35/11, for instance, is only 0.6%. For all practical purposes, those gear ratios are the same. To argue otherwise is silly.