You guys are so awesome, so helpful. I have been riding for almost a year now and love it. I'm learning so much from this site. Thanks for all the ideas and links for shorts. What shorts are "LG"? Also, I see ultra sensor and microsensor. I thought they had a different chamois but I think the difference is the breathability of the fabric of the short itself. Basically I guess you want seamless padding, not too think but enough to cover the pressure points. Shoes, Genius or dominator. Performance has the Zeta, Genius, and ergo. what the heck is the difference??? The ergo has a carbon mesh. I have a CAT that is carbon composite and wide toe box, not bad. Hey, next challenge is to ride down hill in the large gear and not squeeze the brakes the whole way. I think I'll die.: