Originally Posted by delbiker1

You could go with a cassette with a bigger spread on the cogs, example 36T. But, unless your present derailleur is a GS, not SS, that would mean changing the rear derailleur. What speed Ultegra do you have? Obviously, a 9 nine speed set up with long cage gives you a wider gap between the gears than an 11 speed system. Some cassettes are not readily available right now.