Originally Posted by
pastorbobnlnh
Have you thought about adding a wider range cassette and possibly a compact double crankset?
Yesterday I only needed "granny" on one hill.
I just got the bike last week. Paid $500. I really don't know what I'll do yet. It has a 26 tooth in the rear now. But, yes the large crankset hinders that range. I think the first thing is STI Dura-Ace Shifters. I've almost wiped up the pavement with a handlebar twitch while riding with one hand during a shift. If I messed up this bike, I'd cry.