Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Like I said in my original post, that introduces more problems than a triple would ever cause. It leaves a big hole in the middle of the cassette (not a huge problem) and derailer set up is going to be finicky. You can get the same gear range with a triple without all the hassles.
You are a legend in your own mind.
Preaching to the Choir. ... I prefer a bit tighter cassette... my 11-34 has some big gaps in it on the road... on the trail it's not an issue... planning to move to th 11-28 on my touring bike... With the 11-34 I never drop to the 22t up front... I'd rather the occasional granny gear use with the tighter gearing out back