Have similar on my bike too (46/30 x 12/28t) for that exact reason, if given the choice, I rather have a better ascend gearing than a descend gearing.
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Have similar on my bike too (46/30 x 12/28t) for that exact reason, if given the choice, I rather have a better ascend gearing than a descend gearing.