(2) Pairs of Pearl Izumi PRO Leader's and (2) Pairs of TriFly Octane 2

I just managed to buy my grail shoes, Sidi Genius Carbon Five, they were half price at Competitive Cyclist last month. I had been warned that if I used Sidi shoes I would be spoiled, they were right. I still have both earlier pairs, an old Adidas model and some Specialized Road Comp, both got pretty worn, and the toes of them are deeply gouged out, they aren't a stiff as they once were, also. I need to clear out some old stuff, the crash totaled Specialized Prospero helmet, and an old Bell helmet, got tossed since they were shot and were just taking up storage space.

Bill

What?? No white helmet? Every road cyclist needs at least one white helmet. Appears to me you have more shopping to do.

Buying more gear is just part of the fun. What about your bid/short, jersey, jacket, vest, hat and socks selection, have you started collecting these, too?

For a couple years now, I've been a regular follower of Chainlove. Needless to say me gear selection has grown. Think I have enough cycling clothes to out last my lifetime. Or at least until the next big discount on that "something" I gotta have.

I am a get a pair and wear the heck out of them, then get another pair. In fact, on a trip to the islands, recently, I did an equipment check and, guess what?

My shoes are worn out...



My gloves are worn out...



And my hat is, well, pooey-stinko, to say the least...



So, when I get home, I will make good use of a credit a local bicycle shop owes me for new hand and foot wear. But I kinda still like the pooey-stinko road hat.

On shoes, not a fetish since each bike with different pedals requires different cleats, hence different shoes.

On helmets, one for commuting, one for all other riding (mountain and road), plus one other I keep to lend to riders who forgot their helmet that day.

Rick / OCRR