I got new chainrings yesterday, and new trigger shifters. I had grip shifters. I LOVE my new granny gear. The big gear is a lot smaller than the old big one, but I don't care, because I don't need help getting DOWN a hill!

This evening I missed my old stuff for a moment, just because I was tired of having to THINK about what I was doing. But I'm sure after a few days I'll be as competent at these triggers--and the brakes--as I ever was with the grip shifters.