Quote Originally Posted by metaphor View Post
I'll include a picture of my old bike incase that helps. It's nothing special. Cro-Moly frame with Campy Athena parts 53/42 crank 11/23 cassette.
Have you thought of replacing the 42-53 with a 39-53 or even with a 34-50 compact? That could solve your problem right there, much less expensive than buying a new bike, especially if you know how to change the sprockets yourself...