Hmm, I think I have a gap in my knowledge here.
I have always believed that lower gears gave increased torque at low rpm.
I'm googling around but it's not becoming much clearer...
EDIT: https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes/media/pdf/gears
For the same given RPM, you'd need more torque on a harder gear, surely?
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Hmm, I think I have a gap in my knowledge here.
I have always believed that lower gears gave increased torque at low rpm.
I'm googling around but it's not becoming much clearer...
EDIT: https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/mes/media/pdf/gears