Yes but it only has a 22t, so your suspension will feel that way regardless of the resistance "feel" of the effective 36t.Correct, but if you need a granny gear to begin with, then this isn't exactly a news flash. You probably know something I don't about this crank, but I thought hammerschmidt had the same gear ratios of a middle ring as well. If thats the case, then why wouldn't you want to condense that entire cluster-f*** of a front derailleur and gears into a single ring set up with a tensioner?
-ska todd