The year that was

Since I'm hit and miss with my blogging I figured I had better do a year in review before 2011 rolls around. All in all it was a pretty good year. I bought my Jamis, rode BRAN, built a new house, lost a ton of weight. Lets talk gear though. With a new bike comes new gear, I love gear. My wife might say I like the hunt for gear better than the gear itself. I disagree, although the hunt is fun.

New gear:
Ortlieb Front and Rear Panniers - love them, best money can buy
Surly Front Nice Rack - built like a brick shithouse, adds weight, but worth it
Arkel Handlebar Bag - Huge almost too big, I'm contemplating buying the smaller version. The only con is it makes your bike top heavy and prone to tipping over.
Park Tool Frame Pump - not great, nothing to compare it to though. Only had to use it once on someone elses tire. Ended up using CO2.
Planet Bike Fenders - good so far no problems, love them in the rain
Planet Bike 2w Headlight - very bright, no issues
Giro Sarros Helmet - great design to match my bike, lighter than my old helmet
Pearl Izumi Elite Bib Shorts - I only wear bibs and these new ones are amazing. The elite chamois is incredible.
Keen Commuter Cycling Sandle - I was hesitant to buy these, but have to say they are comfy and great in the heat of summer. Good for casual flater rides.
Brooks B-17 Saddle - take care of it and it will take care of you. Use leather conditioner and adjust the stiffness as it loosens, tighten it slightly, keep doing this until you don't even know it's there.