Description
On paper, a 10-tooth sprocket offers a massive gear range, but in the real world of mechanical friction, tighter chain articulation and increased tension cost you free watts. Using drivetrain efficiency data from CeramicSpeed, we break down exactly how much power you lose in steady riding, full-gas sprints, and 40 km time trials. Discover why pro riders run huge chainrings, how chainline angle impacts performance, and which gear combinations you should avoid on your own bike.
Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - The Problem with the 10T Cog
00:39 - The Science of Drivetrain Friction
01:56 - 10T vs 11T: The Real-World Watt Penalty
02:40 - The Cost of Bad Chainline
03:00 - Does It Matter in a Sprint?
03:30 - Time Trial Gains & Massive Chainrings
06:55 - Chainline & 1x vs 2x Drivetrains
08:01 - The Least Efficient Gear Combination
09:01 - Electronic Gearing & Synchro Shift
10:00 - Oversized Rings: Worth the Trade-Off?
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