Thanks for the welcome! I did sit on the bike and it feels great. My husband said it looks like a good fit, but obviously we'll have to go out for a ride to be sure.

I don't know about climbing gears, but my husband did the ride on a Fuji Roubaix Pro with whatever crankset it came with (sorry, don't know the correct terminology) and it was his first year riding. He says I can do it with what is already on the Pinarello, but he might have more confidence in me than he should.

It really was beautiful! I can't wait to go back.