Originally Posted by antmeeks

That's a really nice bike!

About the pedals, you may want to reconsider waiting to go clipless... I know they seem intimidating, but really they are so incredibly easy.

I just bought my first road bike 2 months ago, and jumped right in with Speedplay Zeros (the best IMHO) - and am sooooo glad I did it right away.

I practiced clipping in & out in one of my bedroom doorways - I had the technique down in about 30 minutes. By my 2nd ride, I didn't even think about it anymore.

Just sayin' and YMMV.

And CONGRATS on the great bike!!!