Originally Posted by javna_golina
A 50/34 with an 11-34 cassette at the back would certainly be enough for touring, no? 34:34...1:1...surely if you feel like shifting down from that it would be more energy efficient to walk.
My lowest gear is currently a 30:34 (that's a 30T chainring, and 34T cassette ring). It's not low enough for me. I'll be ordering something with a 26T chainring in the next few days.