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I do like Sram's attitude. A bit less prim and proper than campag and shimano, ultimately cooler.
On cross chaining
At SRAM we love big-big. Amongst mechanics on the NORBA and Mountain Bike World Cup circuit (many years ago!), we called big-big the 'pro gear’
So we would encourage your readers to ride big-big if they like...
SRAM 2x11 drivetrains, specifically the Yaw front derailleurs, are designed to accommodate this.
Not surprising since they think triples are dead: