JanMM

I've always said that I can't keep up with racers but also that I'm faster than the average bear. Bear, literally.
I ride two recumbent singles with 30-39-50 triples and 11-32/11-34 cassettes. Our recumbent tandem has a 28-39-50 triple with 11-34. All three bikes with 26"/559 rear wheels. I downsized from using 52t big rings within the last decade.
Riding time roughly split most of the time between the big and middle rings.Seldom use the higher cogs but don't hesitate to use the lower cogs with middle or small ring, as needed.. Find myself riding moderate hills in the middle ring more than I used to.