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I'm currently running 39-25, which is fine for the short hills here, but will be switching to an 11-28 for the trip, preferably matched to a 34t front!
A SRAM Rival 12-32 and a 105 long cage derailleur would still set me back nearly £90. I can buy a new 105 compact chainset for £105 off Ribble, though I'd still need a 12-28 which is another £35 to get the same gear as 39-32. £90 vs £140, hmmmmmm..
To be honest I was hoping someone here had a compact in their spares box they'd sell me on the cheap.