-Socks are absolutely NOT created equal. If you believe this then do yourself a favor and swing by target, or grab a pair of sockguy socks.
-Gatorade and Snickers taste good, maltodextrin and cliff bars do not. I enjoy taking a tasty drink from my bottle, which constantly reminds me to take a drink from my bottle.
-I will gladly pay $1 to save myself from the annoyance of hand pump. Just thinking about the few times I've sat there on the side of the road for 10 minutes jerking off a dinky pump hoping I can get 80psi makes my blood boil. NEVER AGAIN!
-I really should patch tubes. There is just something about a brand new tube...

For me, cycling is expensive. I am in college and I race road, MTN and cross. Between gas, race entry fees, and wear & tear on my bikes I can spend $100 in a weekend. I try to save where I can, without cutting corners.