Naah it's just a warmer up for the tougher climbsIn Surrey they think Box hill is a climb!
Have to disagreeWhy don't you just run a full compact with a 28T rear?
If you live in the UK, there is NO road that requires a 32T unless you're planning to cycle up the side of Big Ben....
I've done numerous 20%+ climbs on a 38/25T combo and I no mountain goat at all @ 92kg.
I think you're really overlooking a lot of amazing bikes because you're transfixed on having a 32T rear.
To be honest we don't have a vast selection to choose from....In Surrey they think Box hill is a climb!
It'd OK going for the Kona Roadhouse