Originally Posted by
magohn
Also, get a Brooks B17 saddle
My personal problem is buying "necessary" stuff during the honeymoon. Not only that, I like to buy "The Best."
It gets expensive, and I end up with a house full of toys I'm not using because the honeymoon is over. For example, I decided I was going to ride this winter on a trainer. I put 300 kms (187 miles) on it in October and only 50 kms (31 miles) in November.
Keep a record of what you do. Watch the base miles build. And stick to a realistic schedule. Do what I say, not what I do.