My cross beater currently has a standard 50/34 compact and a 9-speed 12-32. I have a 46T ring coming in the mail, just to get the gaps a little closer. I like the 34-32 dump gear, which I can spin up just about anything (on or off-road) and I don't see myself taking this bike to speeds where the 46T won't be enough gear. I have another dedicated road bike for that (with a 50/34 and a 10spd 11-28).