Not working still happy with my choice. The last bike I owned was a road bike with friction shifters on the down tube. I'm enjoying the more relaxed ride and thumb sifters. The 70x32's handle the dirt sections of MUP's and yes use my 28 in the front for big hills. I put effort into my riding but will stop and take pictures of interesting things I pass. I changed the saddle to one with a split in the middle and more padding and put on Click R pedals.