DMR V12s seemed like great values 7 years ago. I wish they had come in silver, though. For shoes, pre-Adidas 5-10s. I don't know what I'd buy today, but I'm preparing to glue Vibram soles to my old low-end Bontrager racing shoes, since the 5-10s now flex more than I'd like. One of my knees is less than solid, and I really like the ability to adjust my foot on/to the pinned flat pedals. I'm also considering going to something like old rat traps and toe clips - not quills, because my feet are a little too wide.