70sSanO

I agree that ratios are wheel related. But for me it is relative to what I’m riding.

Even if I don’t figure things on the fly, it is nice for me to know where I am in comparison to using another chainring.

My mountain bikes have 34/24 chainrings and I really like to stay in a particular chainring as long as I can. I approach it like having (2) 1x setups.

I added a whopping 40t to the cassette range. If I can ride and occasionally need a 34/40 then I’ll stay in the 34 chainring. If I know I need a lower gear, or I’m always in the lower gears, I’ll go to the 24 chainring. The 24/28t cog is basically the same ratio as the 34/40.

I realize I could use gear inches, but it is just easier to use in relation to another chainring on the bike I’m riding.

John

Edit added: I will say that riding a 24/40 with 26” wheels is pretty hilarious. There are times when I’m praying the woman hiker pushing the jogger with a kid in it doesn’t beat me to the top.