I've got a Redline Conquest Pro coming in this week. I'm switching the little ring to a 34T and the cassette to an 11-27 SRAM. If that's not enough range, SRAM Rival compact cranksets can be had for less than $160. (I suspect the chainring/cassette change will be plenty.)
For people like me, who ride a lot in the mountains/foothills, a compact makes more sense than a close-ratio CX crank.