Originally Posted by
alarsen77
I am walking up hills at the moment. I hope to not be doing that soon. But for now I think changing the rear cassette and unfortunately the rear derailleur as well would be a good option to keep me on the bike more until I build up the strength and endurance to ride up hills with an 11-28.
I agree that it is worthwhile if you are walking now. You'll likely make use of that extra gearing for well-past the time when you can cycle to the top of those hills. As rides get tougher and longer, we all need a lower low. That was the beauty of a triple. What many saw as carrying unnecessary gears I always saw as carrying just enough for most rides (no granny use) but having the gears for longer and harder rides at the ready (using the granny) all while maintaining fairly small jumps between shifts.