Originally Posted by
Paravia
I made a quick spreadsheet, with all the ratios for an 50x34-11/32.
With the 50 tooth, ratios go from 4.55 to 1.79 in 10 shifts, then you move into the 34 and go from 1.70 to 1.06 in 5 shifts. In my opinion it's much smoother and nicer compared to a 9-speed triple.
Spread sheets are interesting but don't reflect how you really shift. First the 11x34 and 50x32 gears are crosschained and should be avoided. Second, when you make the change from the 50 to the 34T chainring are you really going to make 5 upshifts at the same time?