Yes, we have tons of hills here. I love right on a bench of some big mountains. Surgical gloves will be a permenant addition to my pack, as I have learned today. I still have grease on my fingers. I love going fast on flats as well, so I guess without knowing if I picked it right. The "bad" combination of gears is familiar, there are a couple that don't work well, I can hear it right away and shift out of it. Thanks for the tips.

Jen L