On Wed, 24 Aug 2016 15:32:06 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

I've come across some pulleys with the correct bore diameter. Can anyone tell me if it is ideal to have 5 step pulley drill press, or is a lower number more desirable?

Zero. A VFD seems optimal to me. But if you don't have the cash for
that, a 5-step pulley should be OK.


I ask because I believe that 10 speeds on a bike are totally unnecessary.

Right, it takes 21 to do the job. At least until the bike gets
electrified.

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