Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
Likes: 3,116
From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
My theory is to be willing to spend good money at the body/bike interfaces: tape/glove pedal/shoe, saddle/short. Especially saddle/short.
As for jerseys, if you don't care about zippers, wicking fabric, and rear pockets, then don't bother. They sell t-shirts at Target. Sox and sunglasses too.