Help with a boardman upgrade

[richje100]

Hi guys, been riding for about 2mths and I'm struggling with the hills and mountains. I get up them finally but at a struggle.
So, can I upgrade my cassette to get an extra gear or two to help with the climbing?
I've got a boardman limited edition (yellow/black)

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-road-sport-limited-edition-black

New to this road biking so sorry if I sound a bit vague.
Thanks guys

 

[Booyaa]

Do more climbing and that will help. Cheaper and much more rewarding. Not the easy option though...

 

[13 rider]

Not easily looks like the cassette had an 11 to 28 range (number of teeth on cogs at gear) you can get bigger gears for the rear. 30,32 but I believe it will mean changing the derailleurs to a longer cage it can be done but its just not the case of a new cassette . If you live in a really hilly area you might be better off with a triple ring on the front ( adding a third smaller ring for lower gears ) again not a straight forward job. The easier way is just keep riding and getting fitter but that a slower fix. If you not good at maintence both jobs mentioned are better carried out by bike shop be that halfords or a local bike shop . people on hear will recommend a local over halfords . Hope that helps

 

[ianrauk]

2 months is not a lot of time in the scheme of things. As what @Booyaa said...

The cassette on your bike is a 28t low gear, you could fork out for a 32t, but check the RD will take it.

 

[richje100]

Thanks guys, maybe trying to run before I can walk.
I'll keep at it and give it some more time.

 

[13 rider]

Thanks guys, maybe trying to run before I can walk.
I'll keep at it and give it some more time.

Sensible option give more time if you change now you will end up with low gears you probably won't use .Just checked SRAM (the make of your cassette ) do an eight gear cassette 11 to 32 but with that you will have big gaps between gears and you may have to change the derailleur. Good luck and just keep getting to the top of those climbs .P's it Dosn't get easier you just go faster quote from Greg Lemond
Ps nice bike

 

[richje100]

Sensible option give more time if you change now you will end up with low gears you probably won't use .Just checked SRAM (the make of your cassette ) do an eight gear cassette 11 to 32 but with that you will have big gaps between gears and you may have to change the derailleur. Good luck and just keep getting to the top of those climbs .P's it Dosn't get easier you just go faster quote from Greg Lemond
Ps nice bike

Thanks for the reply, appreciate u taking the time