How many gears

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by cheap

There is some parallels to bicycles

Remember the 3 speed hub
Then 10 speed (2 x 5)
Then 12 speed (2 x 6)
Then 16 speed (2 x 8)
Then 20 speed (2 x 10)
Now it is at least 22 speed (2 x 11)

Remember the 2 speed Fordomatic
Then 3 speed
Then 4 speed
Then 5 speed
Then 6 speed
Now 7 speed and 8 speed and more

Each to their own, but sometimes too many gears is just too many gears

But don't despair, in the not too distant future there will be CVT (Constant Velocity Transmission) which will render all the geared transmissions obsolete, it is happening in bicycles

Bike gears are ridiculous. I have about 18 gears on my bike and probably use 5 of them.

As for CVT, I am not a fan and I used to own one. Never again, unless it was majorly improved.