Originally Posted by
dombey19
While I understand the need/desire to have every component of a bicycle working perfectly, I would have to say that in the last 40+ years of cycling I have not spent much time in my absolute highest gear. How often do you pedal in the 10th gear?
A question worth asking!
Around here (Sierra Foothills), one frequently uses both lowest and highest gears, with want for more on both ends!
A super Course might have only a 14t small cog, which might find lot's of use on descending and even near-flat riding.
A skip in the drive can be dangerous at times as it occurs unexpectedly. I stubbed the toe of my brand-new Sidi shoes about ten years ago when my Ergolever over-shifted due to worn G-springs, ...I felt lucky to have stayed upright and not taken anybody out.