Originally Posted by
prj71
Not sure where you mountain bike at it, but it's rare that I use the smallest 4 cogs. Maybe a sprint on a flat surface of the last 100 yards or so of race but that's about it.
I may not use it super often but I have used them why bother having them if you aren't going to use them? Certainly downhill they are more helpful but have had enough flat sections and some general singletrack near me. Also very helpful to get to the trail if you aren't taking a car.