I think you should do it. I finished the brakes and wrapped the bars the other night. I used Kool Stop Continental pads and they are so much better than the other pads I've been using I can hardly believe it. Twice the stopping power with half the effort. I'll never use anything else. Tonight I took it out for a longer (12 mile) ride with a few hills and street crossings. That hub is very smooth and silent. There's no feeling of drag and it's especially good when you've stopped at an intersection in a high gear -- just click it down and ride off. It really is nice to ride. I'm just sorry it's so late in the year!