Thanks for the encouragement SnappyPix! I ride with a double, but I think about getting a tripple! It really is just the super steep hills that get me, and come to think of it, why wait so late into the hill to switch into my front gear? On a long and gentle climb, I may never shift the front, but that is a different situation. Thanks again for your encouragement, can't wait to get back out there and give it a try!