We have reservations for a self-contained (fully loaded panniers) September cyclotour in the Dordogne area (Sarlat and surrounding area). Using Komoot, we see that our planned rides have numerous 10-12% climbs and descents. We have a 7-year old Co-motion Equator (Speedster with a Rohloff hub) with TRP Spyre mechanical brakes and have had issues with brakes overheating on our rides in the Colorado front range - on 8% declines with no load. I recently installed the TRP HY/RD brake on the front and upgraded the 203mm rotor to a Shimano Ice Tech rotor. The rear brake is still a TRP mechanical. If we’re careful on the descents (balancing dragging, stopping to let the brakes cool down), we are fine. I’m concerned about the steeper descents in France, but am hoping that we can get by with our new set up. I’ve been very impressed with our new stopping power and am optimistic that it will suffice for our trip. I hope we’re not being foolish!