Right on! Heavy fat tired bikes of the world unite! That looks like a fun bike to ride. I ride fixed gear, so I know what you mean about hills. You just have to go at a pace you can sustain. If you commute in traffic, you'll appreciate narrower handle bars though. I used to have 24" handle bars until I trimmed them down to 19". This weekend I'm going to narrow them even more, to see if I can make them a bit more comfortable.