Hip, yeah, it's great right about now if you can get past the humidity we're having. then again, being where you are, this would probably seem like a dry heat to you!

haha...
you know, when i started riding as a teenager, i DID ride around in a sleeveless metallica shirt(picture that -- riding shorts/shoes, long hair, and a "name your favorite metal band" shirt. i'd do it now if i didn't need pockets =)

and yes, i've been reminding myself since the moment i paid for the cranks that they will help improve my overall performance package. nevermind how cool they are...
HOWEVER... having said that, i do realize that there are a number of octalink/isis cranksets out there that look better than what i bought. but i figured if i was going to upgrade, i should acquire the latest technology.

so it's not ALL bad. i've retained at least a few more-or-less anti-OCP tendencies.