Originally Posted by
chaadster
No, there are not several “duplicate” gears…we covered that already. There are closely spaced ratios in two ranges which is exactly why it’s better for riders seeking to optimize their output than 1x systems.
Do we really have to go through the math for every gear ratio? How about the 48/19 and 35/14? They differ by 1%. So, if you're in the 48/19 at 90 RPM and you shift to the 35/14, your cadence will increase to (almost) 91 RPM. Are you honestly going to argue that there is a significant difference between those two gears?