Trying to make that Schlumpf as easy to ride as possible so switched the noisy gravel tire to a almost silent semi-slick Marathon Efficiency 55-622 (actually measures 58mm wide on this 33 inner width rim) and upped the psi to ~45
It definitely made for an easier ride in high gear. Such a nice and floaty feeling.
Still need to find the perfect pedals that gives decent grip with my regular shoes in dry weather. The Look Trail Grip are fine but I hope I can get something slightly more grippy. Sure metal pins and bike shoes are “better” but so far I prefer less grippy pedals as it makes upshifting easier.
And need to practice downshifting soon (I haven’t even attempted it yet) so I don’t have to dismount every time I need to do so which is kind of annoying.