I have 42t with 11-36 and 42x11 feels under-geared sometimes, I am only mortal
That's the problem. To get 1x low enough you lose top end and the gear spacing is often worse.
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I have 42t with 11-36 and 42x11 feels under-geared sometimes, I am only mortal