Hi I use my 29er commuting and fitness mainly on cycle paths and some roads on steep hills 3x10 42t large ring 32t middle ring at front never use grany.

My new bike 29er I'm getting soon has 2x11 set up 36t 26t I'm concerned I'm going to miss the larger chainring? Which I found I used a lot on my old bike but did try just leave in middle ring 32t recently and seemed ok for my short ride could done with extra gear down hill but the 2x11 will have 36t so thinking it be fine for my needs.

Anyone comute on 29er with just 36t up front?

Also I don't see the need for the 26t ring would it be good idea to change to 1x11 for cleaner look? I really like this idea but is it daft idea for commuting




Any advice be appreciated