These gears go up to 11...

[Arch]

Oh, I know, that was awful. Mind you, this new 'wheel' invention sounds interesting...

 

[fossyant]

Oh yeh, think Shimano have a new DA groupset

I remember when, upon buying my brand spanking new 8 speed DA setup with indexed gears (all very new and a 1st) - all my clubmates said...why do you need 8 sprockets...it's been the same each time a new sprocket has been added....apparently since freewheels went from 3 speed......

More sprockets mean a straight through block - 1 tooth increments...lets you pedal more efficiently as there are no big 'jumps'

 

[TheDoctor]

The only extra gear I ever need is the one below the lowest one I've got.

 

[dan1w]

Does that mean it's one faster?

 

[trustysteed]

my chainset runs on bifidus digestivum. i run on digestivum biscuitus.

it's a winning combination for the 2nd tier cyclist.

 

[Arch]

The only extra gear I ever need is the one below the lowest one I've got.

Ah, I find that - and then I find I do have it after all, it's called 'walking'...