Originally Posted by
Paravia
I will investigate 32T in 9 gears, that was only one of the reasons though. Here's so hilly sometimes I have to shift from granny gear to the big one directly, it's annoying. I ride for pleasure and yet keep thinking... I would do better with a double ... I would be better with 11 speed etc. etc..... It spoils the ride.
Perhaps, but it can equally annoying jumping back and forth between the big and small rings, hunting in vain for just the right gear on flats. (50 tooth being too big, 34 tooth too small)