Originally Posted by DeceptivelySlow

Uh oh, you just went religious; might as well take it a step further: carbon vs. steel, hydration, pack or no, wave or don't wave, mirror or no mirror.

I am a bit of a Luddite myself; if the Garmins and whatnot were out in my younger days I would have been in whole hog but now it doesn't interest me. Honestly I am little surprised and the number of 50+ riders that are really into technology. But whatever trips your trigger; its all about what motivates you to get out and ride.