Originally Posted by Eric F

I know the audio world (musician, home recording, vinyl record hi-fi gear, etc.)...Yes, cycling is just as big a rabbit hole, and one of the quickest ways to fall down the hole is getting active on a discussion forum - LOL. That said, some stuff you just have to try for yourself and develop your own preferences. What works great for you might be different than what works great for the next guy/gal. Getting to know the folks at your LBS is a good thing.