I am in my 50 most of the time.....the 34 is just for steep hills...I can climb most in the 50....I have a 25-12 and plan to go to a 25-11 soon....

I dont have a problem in the 50-25 but hardly ever end up in the 34-12....very odd....if I am there I would be in my big ring....

I think you will get used to it as well...