I recently plonked down the same amount of cash for my Selle Flite that my bike was worth. Undoubtedly I got my bike at Working Bikes here in Chicago and is a converted SS but comfort is key. I occasionally wear shorts under baggy shorts on long rides and I like mixing and matching bike gear and regualr gear. What you should notice is that most cycling gear is the same as running or most other technical gear, same synthetic fabrics and whatnot so I adapt some running/climbing gear for cycling, since it's cheaper.