Outfitting myself for my new road bike - help with my list, please!

[Owlie]

Lights...if you're only going to be riding during daylight hours, you don't really need them, especially if you're doing path rides. (I don't use mine all that often.) I would put them on my "to get eventually" list, if I were you, because they give you a little more flexibility if you want to ride around dawn and dusk.

[lor]

Good point about lights, as dawn is a possibility. A remote one, but summers are very hot around here, so early morning rides are the most desirable.

Many thanks to everyone who posted recommendations (and especially links!!). I've made myself a shopping list on Amazon.

[lor]

Still bike shopping? How is it going?

Thanks for asking! I am not-patiently awaiting my Ruby Sport compact to arrive at my LBS. they said it should be here late this week. I'm going crazy waiting!!

[lor]

I remember now! It's killler, waiting.

Post a thread with pictures when you get it.

I will, thanks! I hope I get the call today! I have a 5k scheduled tomorrow, so my first ride would be Sunday. I usually ride on the weekdays because the trail is busy on the weekends, but I don't think I'll be able to wait.