You can ride with pretty much anything. My first 'serious' road bike had a 53/42 crankset and a 7 speed 13-23 cassette. Fine for flats and downhills, but I lived in a very hilly area so my lowest gear was 42/23. Except for downhills, I never used the 53 ring. Now my lowest gear is 34/30. But that's not low enough for some riders, so 11 speed 34/32 it is.

The point is, it really won't matter. You'll just ride. Frame geometry and fit are far more important.