From the bowels on my little downstairs shop in my apartment, I agree with you 100%. It's that belief that's given rise to my whole series of "Does The Future Have Fewer Gears" articles. Parts VIII and IX are both in the works as well actually. It could just be that I spend so much time coasting my single speed but I'm happy ditching a fair amount of high range and also with bigger jumps.
I think in a current crate drivetrain most riders are going to buy 12-speed, even if they're doing a frame-up build or upgrading, even though I think there's a compelling argument for mixing the latest generations of 10-11spd Shimano Deore.
Sept. 24, 2021, 5:47 p.m. - Andrew Major
From the bowels on my little downstairs shop in my apartment, I agree with you 100%. It's that belief that's given rise to my whole series of "Does The Future Have Fewer Gears" articles. Parts VIII and IX are both in the works as well actually. It could just be that I spend so much time coasting my single speed but I'm happy ditching a fair amount of high range and also with bigger jumps. I think in a current crate drivetrain most riders are going to buy 12-speed, even if they're doing a frame-up build or upgrading, even though I think there's a compelling argument for mixing the latest generations of 10-11spd Shimano Deore.