Compact cranks 50/34 question

I am going to use 46/34 and give that a go....the 46 is a Shimano CX ring and the 34 is already shimano.

Adam T.....why won't you use it on the road.......87'' is more than enough for me......so my smallest sprocket will be 14T

Just personal preference I guess, I've used a 53t big ring for years with either 12-23 or 12-25 so even trying a 50t ring felt a bit strange, hence the swap to 52t. I found myself in the 50t all the time searching for the right sprocket at the back on hills. I've never really thought about gear inches I just know what feels right for the riding I do.

53/39 + 12-25 just feels like a great all round combination, I decided to try 50/34 + 11-25 this summer as I went to a part of wales with a lot of climbs but I didn't really get the hang of it.

If you change your mind and go for a 48t I've got a nice surly chainring I'd sell if it's any use.