Toronto Bike Show Shopping List

The Toronto Bike Show is later today. I’ve got a few things to pick up.

First and foremost, I need to get some new pedals and shoes to round outlast year’s purchase and a new set of wheels to replace the purchase I made two years ago.

My problem is that I’m basically clueless as to what I want. I mean, I know that the stuff that the guys at the local bike store are showing me is really amazing, but is it what I need?

I’m hoping that I can keep the purchase in or around the $3000 mark. A lot of money, but considering that I’m saving a bundle on gas, insurance, etc. by riding all the time – the money isn’t really that much of a consideration (well, I guess it is because otherwise I’d have a TCR Composite for every day of the week )

I’m looking at a couple of models – the Giant OCR Composite 1 and the Specialized Roubaix Comp Double. Both are sort of in my budget range, sort of and I think they kind of suit what I’m looking for – long range comfort without a huge speed sacrifice. I’m kind of concerned that I might get some better value from a different model or at a different price point - I’m not into spending poseur dollars on a bike just so that I can look good.

As far the MTB gear goes – no idea here either. Pedals and shoes are new business for me.

Do any of you have any suggestions for me?

I’ll definitely blog more on this as the purchase process progresses…