hi yer this was first road bike it' a barracuda road bike which is very smooth and quiet 16 speed 39x53 13x22 three years ago i cycled to skegness for charity on it but i was fitter and lighter we did 93 miles but getting back on my bike i can not believe how unfit i am now because i like weight training as well i have put on 15kgs and just turned the big 50 i spoke to someone on a forum about the hills are killing me i had to get off my bike half way up a few hills for the first time such pain this time round he said the gearing was hard for me and that i need lower gear set up any info on this would be grateful i know i need lot more milage on the road cheers