Originally Posted by
waxy
I'm afraid I don't quite follow how even tooth numbering helps. Can you explain in more detail how this helps reduce wear. If it helps, the ratios I'll be using are 46x16 when not on tour and 38x16 on tour.
I read another theory somewhere that using cogs and chainrings with a prime number of teeth on each end would ensure longer life. I think it's just that, a theory.