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.

Tools

Abbey Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge: This is definitely something I need to own. This is a kind of problem I should be able to fix on my own, and more importantly, I should check the alignment fairly regularly on my bikes.

Giro 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

I should get some more base layers. There are some good ones out there.

Spatz Basez Extreme Winter Base Layer: Looks very warm. What size? Is there a size guide?
45NRTH Naughtvind Pants: I'm hearing good things (from Todd Morgan) about these pants.
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.

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.