I don't know what set up you have right now so its hard to tell. I can give you some specs on what I use in my hilly area. I ride in an area with slightly paved roads and climbs that would be difficult without small gears up front and big in back. Really I am only good for about 100 meters on a climb before I have to go to my bipedal size 12 gears.
1 - Long cage derailleur
2 - Some kind of bail out gear in the back with 34T
3 - Compact Crank up front with small ring at 34T
Note: I try real hard to not have to use my bipedal size 12 gears. I go and go till almost falling of the bike before giving in. I have got to stop this ridiculous foray. My last unsuccessful climb left me gasping for air and curled up like a cramped dried up spider at the side of the road. It has not been in my nature, but, I must learn how to drop down into those size 12s sooner...
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