[David]

We don't have many hills in Houston, but there were several on the MS150 ride to Austin a couple weeks ago. One thing I noticed a couple weeks ago that I didn't have back in the day is brake lever shifters. Now I can shift as I climb without ever moving my hand position. I'd keep my cadence about 90 to 100 by downshifting as I climbed. When I finally hit 1st gear I'd be near the top of the really steep hills and only have to stand up for the last little bit.