Quote Originally Posted by alpinerabbit View Post
... gain considerable climbing ease by solely swapping out the crank set to, say, a 50-34 (that's a compact), and save $ on the front derailler.

Also, you can change out the cassette to up to a 13-29 with Campy. and that will help.

Wow, I had no idea. I was told it was a compact and not knowing the difference, just accepted it. Thanks! So your suggestion of a 50-34 is being noted. But, could I not also solely use the triple using the same derailler, as well as leaving the original cassette?
Or-- was your added information regarding the 13-29 cassette give me the same effect I am seeking with the triple?