Originally Posted by AndrewP
Shimano A520 SPD pedals with platform around to spread the pressure. They only have the latch on one side, but they are weighted so they always face your foot when you want to clip in. "3rd eye" glasses mount mirror, so when a faster cyclist sneeks up behind you, you will be ready to accelerate and latch onto their rear wheel as they pass.
Nay. M520's. You already use them, they're cheap and they work like gangbusters...but you already know that.
Rear rack, trunk bag and a new seatpost. For the seatpost get a RaceFace
Evolve XC. You won't find an easier adjusting seatpost on the planet. Brooks saddle. That should just about eat up all your money