Can this be right? The Nexus 8-speed I have on my Dutch bike apparently has a range of 305%. The 5-speed on the Curve SL is 225%? I must be switched off this morning because if so, the SL 5th gear is equivalent to 3rd on my 8-speed, a gear I only use only momentarily when for pulling away from lights etc. 2-4th, then up to 6th in a matter of seconds. Surely I can't be reading this right?


Gear Ratio
• Overall Range - 305%
• Gear 1 - 1.00 (Direct Drive)
• Gear 2 - 1.28 (+28%)
• Gear 3 - 1.45 (+45%)
• Gear 4 - 1.64 (+64%)
• Gear 5 - 1.86 (+86%)
• Gear 6 - 2.10 (+110%)
• Gear 7 - 2.38 (+138%)
• Gear 8 - 3.05 (+205%)

Gear Ratio
• Overall Range - 225%
• Gear 1 - 0.67 (-33.3%)
• Gear 2 - 0.79 (-21.1%)
• Gear 3 - 1.00 (Direct Drive)
• Gear 4 - 1.27 (+26.6%)
• Gear 5 - 1.50 (+50.0%)