Originally Posted by
Greg_R
In asking for 30 (or 27) effective gears you are asking the manufacturer to eliminate cross chaining + a re-design of the RD cage (able to handle large-large and small-small front and rear gear combos). This would take a fundamental re-think of the entire drivetrain. The only option that comes close are internally geared hubs.
Agreed, except for the cross chaining. I don't care how they design it. I would just like a full range of gears
and smooth transitions between gears without taking a horrible impact on pacing.