Originally Posted by
Andy_K
Anyway, I'm curious to hear from anyone who has a 50-34 on their commuter and is happy with it. What is your typical usage pattern like?
Leave it in the big ring for stops. 50-29 is a plenty low gear to get started in. One of the big advantages of a compact is that you can cross-chain without issues. Especially if its only for a couple of revolutions. At an 80rpm cruise you're right in the middle of cassette which is a nice happy place to be.