Cycling Wish List
- Shimano Ultegra Di2
- I am thinking about upgrading the groupset on my Émonda
to Shimano Ultegra Di2. I should start by identifying all the
components and pricing it out. I might be better off buying a new
bike.
- https://bettershifting.com/
- Update (June 21, 2025): I spoke to Brad at the Arnold Trek
store. He quoted me a price of $2800 for the new drivetrain, and
$200 for his shop to do the installation. There are packages he
doesn't have direct access to, but if I find one at a good price, he
said he would try to match the price (but there's Arnold sales tax).
When asked if I would be better off getting a new bike, he told me I
should look at the Madone instead of a newer Emonda. The Madone is
now just as light as the Emonda, more aerodynamic, and more
"compliant".
- Madone SL 7 Gen 8 (Ultegra Di2) is $7150. It has a 11-34t
cassette, instead of the 11-30 I have now (but I would probably get
that if I upgraded my drivetrain anyway).
- Carbon Wheelset for Checkpoint
- An upgraded wheelset for my Checkpoint. Carbon rims, great
hubs.
- Touring Wheelset for Checkpoint
- A sturdy touring wheelset for my Checkpoint. Phil Wood Touring
Hub, heavy-duty rims and spokes.
Summer Kit
I guess I have enough jerseys, but I only have two pairs of bib shorts I
can wear regularly. The rest I don't like, or they are the special pair I
save for long rides.
- Pearl Izumi Attack Bib Shorts, Medium
[ordered]
- I like the Attack shorts I have, but these days I prefer bib
shorts. I ordered size small, and they are really tight, so I
should try medium instead. $110 @ BTD.
- Pearl Izumi PRO Mesh Jerseys
[ordered]
- My new favorite summer jersey. They fit great and seem cool.
They have zippered pockets in addition to three cargo pockets.
I have one in Red Dahlia, and now I will get another one in blue
(Stellar Immerse). If they come out with new colors in the future,
I'll probably buy more.
Night Riding
- Castelli Free Aero Race S Bibshort, White
- These appear to be Castelli's only bibshorts available in
white. $230.
- White Giro Aries Spherical Helmet
- If I'm going to ride at night, I shouldn't wear a black
helmet. $270 @ BTD.
- Redshift Arclight Pro Clipless Pedals
- Should significantly increase my visibility during night
rides.
MTB
- Full-Face Helmet
- Probably the Giro Coalition Spherical? Update: Giro now
has more than one spherical full-face helmet. Get the one with the
best ventilation?
- MTB Gloves
- Gloves for MTB riding.
- Five Ten Trailcross GORE-TEX MTB Shoes
- If I'm going to ride much on the Ozark Trail, I will definitely
want waterproof MTB shoes. These are evidently the ones to get.
$220, available in men's size 7.
- Long Sleeve MTB Jerseys
- I have a couple of short-sleeve MTB jerseys now. I should get a
couple of long-sleeve ones.
- PI Canyon LS Jersey $55
PI Rove Flannel (LS) $92
PI Elevate LS Jersey $65
Winter & Rain
- 45NRTH Naughtvind Pants
- I'm hearing good things (from Todd Morgan) about these pants.
- Pearl Izumi
Expedition
PRO Alpha Jacket
- "Winter jacket" for "dry, cold days". This looks like it might
be a less water-resistant version of my PRO Insulated Jacket, which I
like a lot. Dark Violet is a good
color.
- Pearl Izumi
PRO
Winter Jacket
- "Winter jacket" for "wet, cold days". Red Dahlia is a good
color.
- Assos Speerhaube Sock Covers
- A bit like the Toe Thingy, but goes over the sock rather than
over the shoe.
- Castelli Foul Weather Cream
- Some kind of skin protection during rain and maybe cold?
- Rapha Deep Winter Socks
- Someone said these work very well.
- 45NRTH Winter Socks
- I should try them.
Bikes
Domane
Allant+