Originally Posted by
Leinster
bank-breaking top-of-the-line REI gear designed for a 3-week bike packing trip in the Cascades.
Even at $80 that would be a tiny bank to break. I still have the same pair I bought 20 years ago. Just treated them again this spring. Too bad they only have XXL left. I might have considered getting some new ones.
And maybe it's the fact that my riding is already varied, but I like to be prepared for new/different conditions/experiences.