Originally Posted by h2oxtc

@OldsCOOL I'm surprised you've waited this long to consider switching to compact cranks. We similarly live in a hilly / mountainous area and I began the process of switching out my bikes to 50/34 a few years ago after a particularly difficult (for me) century ride. The most recent addition to the family is a 48/32 (gravel bike) with an 11-34 in the rear. My days of riding 53/39 are long gone except for the ride to the local coffee shop (almost flat).