Quote Originally Posted by Paradox View Post
II'm not real keen on not having the numbers, but I guess someday I may have to adapt. Being a numbers person I suppose it is easier for me to remember the gears by their number rather than the little/middle/big chainring, etc.

I say if you like looking at the numbers and it helps you then it's ok. Just because someone else looks at the chain rings doesn't mean you have to.
Just a comment. If you ever go to a skills clinic or get a coach, they aren't going to talk numbers. They are going to talk small, middle, big both on the front and back. I've been on lots of ride with new riders who ask gearing advice and rattle off numbers. The experienced riders/racers/coaches all look blank.

Just a thought about trying to learn small, middle, big . . . .