Cycling Wish List
- Shimano CL-MT001
- A new SPD cleat plate from Shimano. Give it a try with my Garmin
pedals, and if it doesn't squeak, refit all of my cycling shoes.
- Redshift
Mousetrap
Pedal Adapters
- Quick adapters that allow SPD pedals to be ridden using "normal"
shoes. These would have been handy on my last bike tour, so I could
ride a quick side-errand wearing street shoes.
Summer Kit
I have enough jerseys. I'm not sure how many bib shorts I have. If I
have less than four pairs I like, not counting the special purpose ones I
reserve for long rides, then I should buy some more.
Night Riding
- Castelli Free Aero Race S Bibshort, White
- These appear to be Castelli's only bibshorts available in
white. $250.
- Redshift
Arclight
Pro Clipless Pedals
- Should significantly increase my visibility during night rides.
Of course, if I use these, I will lose any power or cadence data
normally provided by my Garmin Rally pedels.
MTB
- Girl Coalition Spherical Helmet
[ordered]
- A full-face helmet for mountain biking. Giro has two such
helmets with their spherical MIPS technology, the Coalition and the
Insurgent. The Insurgent is heavier, made for downhill biking.
The Coalition is lighter, better ventilated, and has a better
chinbar. I like Motion Orange, which might be a 2026 color.
- 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.
Bike Upgrades
- 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.
Bikes
Domane
E-Bike
Allant+