Its added weight regardless of the ratio. It wont affect overall rpm.. it affects the rate of acceleration. If you noticed increased crank inertia and tractability... the rate of acceleration is 100% affected. you can't have your cake and eat it too. Its physics. Dont get me wrong. I understand what your point is and if your happy with it thats great. I just dont agree with trying to say that this is pure gains with no side affects. Any time rotational mass is added it takes torque away. This has been proven on the dyno for years and is fact based on laws of physics.
Also, if your theory of "2.86 times easier to turn" is true.. then its also 2.86 times less affective at increasing crank inertia and tractability. So why even bother with the added wear and tear on the primary transhaft and bearing?