This past weekend we rode 30 miles in Vermont with roughly half the ride on dirt roads. We made it up all the hills with the 30/32 low gear but during a few sections would've appreciated something a bit lower.
The downhills were very fast (max downhill speed was about 42 mph) and the bike felt incredibly stable.
The Compass Rat Trap Pass tires were great on rough pavement and dirt roads, soaking up bumps while rolling very quickly.