Originally Posted by
Dilberto
I run a 10-speed 46-38 Cyclocross front and 9-speed 11-34 cassette. It works great for ALL terrain...especially the flats.
I just found a 48/36 crankset to replace the ancient 1982 swaged 52/42 on my commuter. That kind of range is pretty good on flats, but it also depends on the rider, weight of the bike, road conditions.
I know I very seldom got to use the 52 chain ring...