You could also shift to second more often. With the 11 it runs good, but makes 2nd not as useable. I tried the 11 this last week as I am searching for just the right combo myself. Trouble is we ride tight very large steep rocks at high elevation. (Thirty feet tall plus) I know completely different terrain, but I also just switched from a Gasser. The Beta first gear has always been too low. Good luck.