apologies for the delayed reply (darned work getting in the way of internet life):

1. shorts... that actually fit for once!!

2. gloves... 'cuz they don't last forever! (ps. whoever designs bike gloves with mesh fingertips between the leather ought to be smacked upside the head)

3. more merino wool socks... i <3 the pair i got last year!

i can't imagine having to buy a bike at a bike show. my gemini brain would explode. thanks to brad's extended benefits package i no longer have to worry about looking for parts, but i don't like ordering clothing without a fitting session first.