Originally Posted by mstateglfr

If you are going to pull a trailer up mointain roads, you will want gearing that is as easy as you can get.
Personally, i would want gearing even easier than 30-32 for that style of riding.

Shimano triple cranksets are...limiting to say the least. The provide gearing that would make it difficult for many to ride mountain roads pulling gear day after day.

Bar end shifters, downtube shifters, or gevenalle shifters provide many options for gearing and increase the range.