I added these Diety Deftrap platform pedals with dog point set screws for grip. Much larger than stock pedals. They grip my hiking shoe soles well.

I haven't been off pavement. Bike handles nicely. At 5'9" with 32" inseam. G1 medium seat post is 6" exposed out of seat tube. Maybe not ideal extension. But, I'm enjoying my ride.

After just a few days. Only the sometimes noisy front derailleur bothers me. Even the large chain ring to smallest rear gear can make noise.
Will I end up with a front derailier upgrade? Will see.