Originally Posted by m&mcapecod

Wav, You're very kind to offer up you VIIIH for the cause but I'm not sure you could really part with it from the sounds of your latest update to your earlier review. I can't wait to try it out for myself. Even though we live in a fairly level area, I bought this to take with when we travel so I will be reading very closely yours and others changes to the gearing and may make that my winter project. I will also most likely be changing out the grips on the handlebars, I don't want to have a great ride ruined by numb hands. Is this like changing out the grip on a golf club or more involved and better left to LBS? A quick primer would help if you think it's something I could do.

Thanks again for your insightful reviews and options for upgrading.