[AndyB]

I think the benefit of a two speed transmission was best exemplified by teams 1114 and 330 last year (I'm sure there were others as well). Both used multi speed transmissions and both were very great robots. They used speed to maneuver around the field and beat defenders who were playing closely. They used low gear to push around robots that played closer to the rack.

A two speed transmission will make it easier for the driver... I am not saying that it will do the trick by itself, but if you have a driver that can handle it, you can really work it to your advantage.