Originally Posted by Otto Gudd

as i said earlier, i'm new to road biking and have spent much of the last few days gathering the "basics".

quick rundown of what's "in the mail":

this bike: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=320317922604

these pedals: http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=M8003

these shoes: http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...r=1&site=qbike

these shorts: http://www.hammernutrition.com/za/HN...YCLING,Cycling

this computer: http://www.amazon.com/Cateye-CC-MC10.../dp/B000R6QR3G

already have a helmet, water bottle, and bike lock

called my LBS and will take the bike and shoes in to get a proper fitting. said a basic fitting is $50.