Originally Posted by
KDC1956
I would go for a 22,32,44t crank set and if your bike came with 175mm then I would go with a 175mm.And the rear cassette I would get a 11-34 but you may have to change out your derailleurs on back.that's if you have a 9 speed.That's my 2 cents on this.Good luck to you.
I'll add 2 more cents to the pot. You may wish for more gear inches on the high end with a strong tailwind and when pedaling downhill, but aren't likely to have to walk the bike up steep grades. (There seem to be more steep grades than tailwinds, and downhill is for coasting.)