Quote Originally Posted by mudmucker View Post
I don't need to be encouraged to do the hills, that's what I have in most every direction from the house. So when I ride in my area, that's what I have. I usually see improvement by the very next bike ride.

I'm not really struggling right now. I just don't want to spend all that money if it ends up not being suitable.

I don't have a new bike. It's the same bike.
Oh, sorry, I was confusing you with the OP.

So, of course, get a new, lighter, stiffer bike with a compact . But seriously, in the long run, that's probably better than upgrading your groupset if you have the $$. If you aren't struggling now, I don't think 2.8 gear inches will be all that noticeable.