Subject: RE: Cost/Benefit Analysis of Equipment Purchases My personal order of importance would be to put clipless pedals/shoes first. I don't have any of the three you've mentioned yet, and that has been placed high on my list, for all the reason that Andrea sited. Efficiency of pedal stroke=stronger, faster cyclist.
Secondly, I would put the aero-bars next, primarily because you spend twice the amount of time on the bike that you do on the swim. A wetsuit gives you a humongous benefit, but I figure, that I'm more likely to experience significant improvement faster in the bike, and comfort for a longer period of time would be better.
I think the benefits of a wetsuit are considerable, but the water temp where I race is endurable--so the primary benefits would be bouyancy (which also will reduce drag, which will improve speed ). And really I have a greater hope of improving my bike leg!! (o:
You sound just like me, though!! I'm lining up b-day and x-mas presents for the next 3 years!!
Dana |