robmcl

I have been kicking around the idea of getting a Cross Check complete for commuting and touring. The stock Cross Check comes with a 48/36 double and a 11-32 10 speed cassette. Working with the stock crank set and derailleurs how far can I go to add lower gears by changing out the chainrings and cassette? I would prefer not to have to go to the swapping out to a trekking triple option, at least not yet. A more reasonable set up for me would be something like a 38/24 with a 11-36 cassette. Would this work? Would cross gearing be a problem? I should add I never use the 48t chainring on the bikes that I have had a triple crank set on so I can certainly give up something on the high end in terms of range.

Thanks,