Originally Posted by
Harumph
I've been riding Colorado for years using nothing more than a compact 50/34. I ride in and around Boulder plus the Triple Bypass each year. Never had a need for a triple and I'm 195 pounds and live in Houston, flat land. A compact should be all you need.
I'm glad that setup works for you, but I think it's a mistake to assume it will work for someone else without knowing anything about their strengths and/or their riding style.