I bought one pair at the LBS at msrp. I wore them on the trainer yesterday (have to be on trainer this week since I have a required 15 minute response time for work -- on call... bleh!). Usually the trainer is where my 'parts' get most sore. The test was a huge success... and OMG they feel so good! (as the BF puts it - 'they feel like sex'.

Then, I contemplated the fact that I only have 4 pairs of shorts... If commando - then I need to use and wash 2 pairs of shorts *every day*! (I commute to/from work). The laundry in my building costs $2. That's going to get expensive and annoying.

Next, I activated the credit card that came in the mail from Bank of America. And... ooops! Somehow I ended up ordering 4 pairs of shorts, 4 more pairs of socks, and Park Tool chain stuff.

doh!

I feel giddy even if it was impulsive and financially a bit unwise. I am getting 'battle pay' for being on call right now, so I suppose it is ok. The extra pay covers only like 1/5th of what I just spent though