Bit late to be asking this as I’ve already turned them down (needed to get the guy a decision) but I am still curious…
I normally run bog standard 22-32-44 with an 11-32 cassette.
Yes I admit I use the granny when tired on steep climbs but I was wondering if 24-32-42 (off a 10 speed chainset) would be an improvement or would it just be a waste of time as it adds another level of gearing overlap?
I like the idea of smaller chainring jumps for smoother front shifting but I have only used bottom spec rings which seem to have much deeper and pointier teeth than the ones found on SLX and higher. Do the SLX and XT shift a lot nicer?