I can be guilty of splurging on tiny, almost imperceptible items that make my keepers just that much nicer.

These are just the recent ones but this has been happening since I can remember.

- New Campy SR seatpost to replace the completely serviceable Japanese one because campagnolo.
- I could have spent $5 on a new bottle cage and water bottle but I just needed to get the Zefal cage with the leather wrap and an aluminum/cork bottle for nearly 10x that.
- I once spent $50 on a campagnolo derailleur hanger claw. I needed it and there weren't any others available.
- New $30 Fizik bar tape even though the old $5 stuff was fine (if a bit cheap looking)
- Replacing steel hardware on my MAFAC Racer brakes because some of the chrome was ever so slightly tarnished.
- Campagnolo SR front derailleur and campy cable guide to replace the simplex guide and Shimano 600 arabesque FD.
- $30 fork key for my Superbe that I've never used and keep in the repair kit.

It all adds up but I can't quite stop tinkering and making it ever so slightly nicer. My wallet isn't too thrilled about it. I'm sure it will turn out nicely and if it makes me enjoy and ride the bike more then I don't mind at all.

What small items have you spent a small fortune on?