The FW hub is really a lot of fun. The gear ratio is a bit close, but the additional, bottom gear is really nice to have for uphill riding. The 24 tooth rear cog gives lots of help climbing as well.
I use this bike as my "hill climber" with that gearing. The weather was generally good this past week, but this weekend has been a mess: lots of rain. I'm more than ready for the rainy weather to end so I can get back to some good, spring weather riding.