Originally Posted by Avalanche325
The small to middle is a big climb.
That's why I like designs like the DA 9 speed triple and the new Ultegra 10 speed triple (which I recommended to Galico).....I'd rather shift from granny up to a 39T than a 42T. the gear % change is smaller this way.
In fact a 28T to 39T upshift is slightly better than a 30 to 42T up shift in both teeth count and % change.