In theory, you could run any two 110BCD chainrings you wanted. They're generally sold as sets, so that the shift ramps and pins will line up best between them. I'd agree that a 48/36 or 48/34 would be a nice combo, and all else equal would shift a little easier than the 50/34.
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There's no such thing as too far.. just lack of time
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People in this forum are not typical.
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