MTB has 44/32/22 on it and even on the road I find the 44 big enough and only use 44/11 downhill. OK the road bike is faster, but I have 52/42/30 and 11/28. I ride in that 42 more than any other. IF I get to a flat bit then I will move up into the 52 but flat bits only happen on the coast. Then downhill I get into the 52 and get speed up and coast. Crosschaining may occor in the 42 with the 1st or second gear but I find that I get more crosschaining in the 52 on 6th, 7th and 8th gear.
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