Gravel Gearing

[Cat3roadracer]

Good Afternoon,

I question for the folks who know much more about this topic than I do.

I have a new to me gravel bike that I like very much, Mosaic GT-1.

Here is what it came with - Force AXS XPLR, 10-36. Single ring 42T.

While this is nice on the paved bike path, climbing on loose gravel is difficult.

My question - bigger cassette, or smaller ring?

What would your ideal set up be, assuming I am only replacing front or rear.

Thanks, Dave

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