Originally Posted by
zowie
Is there any reason Shimano/FSA/SRAM compacts cannot be set up like this by swapping chain rings? I guess there could be an issue with the small ring clearing the chainstay depending on the frame and the "q".
The smallest ring on a 'typical' compact is usually a 34 or 33, due to the diameter of the bolts which hold the rings to the spider / cranks.