We do have hills around here... I live in Northern CA. I could probably work my hiney off and get to where I could climb them in my current gearing, but I have 4 kids and just can't get out that much. (I spend lots of time in the trainer.) I'd like to be able to ride some more fun routes with my husband and with the local touring club, but I just can't get up a lot of the hills yet (or I'm scared of trying and falling over.)

Okay, the quest for a MB cassette is on!! Roll on Christmas!!