I'm a compact fan, too. Didn't used to be, but a couple of years ago, on group rides, i started noticing what gears people actually USE. Judging by the number of people I see who never get off the small chainring, the standard 53-39 crankset with 11-25 or thereabouts is far higher than most cyclists need. I'd bet not more than 25 percent or so of cyclists ever use the big ring with the three or four smallest cogs.