Firstly, congratulations on your move. I'm sure you are up for a good fun.
A few things, though:
I am not surprised at all that the TCR went for more than $2100. The bids usually heat up just at the last moments. It looked to be a good bike for that price. Who knows, maybe you increased your competition by posting here!!! Incidentally, I got myself a TCR1 composite yesterday from e-bay J/K
You have started with clipless pedals straight away. While it's a great idea, just be very very careful at the beginning. Falling is almost an inseparable part of the clipless pedal experience. You need to start in a quiet area where you can get a lot of practice. A while ago, we had a post here from someone who started using them on the first day of riding right at the peak hour in Sydney. The result was, as he put it, bloody. Practice a lot till it goes into your active memory.
If you look into a possibility for an MTB in the future, you may want to consider Shimano SPD pedals and shoes instead. Just a thought.
I am a fan of both computer and HRM. I started using HRM last year, and I regret the years that I didn't use it. So if you can stretch a little bit and get something that would give you both, you won't regret it. Some bike computers have HRM features and there are some HRMs that offer cycle computer functions. Have a look around.
It's crucial that you carry at least a spare tube and tyre levers. A repair kit is also required sooner or later, especially if you don't have kevlar tyres. A tool set (looks like Swiss army knife) with multiple hex and scewdriver heads can save you when occasion calls. You will need a pump that goes high enough to pump to 110-140 psi (depending on your tyre). A floor pump is the way to go, unless you intend to perform your upper body building exercises with your mini pump
As for the helmet, get one that has one-piece moulding contruct (like MET).
Originally posted by stucey
Well, surprisingly the TCR went for $2,750.00, which is a good price......for the seller!
So it is down to my LBS to get fitted and grab everything I need. OCR1 it is!
This is roughly what I will get:
Giant OCR1
Shimano R-097 shoes
Shimano SPD-R cleats
Cateye Mity 3 or 8 computer
Cateye LD 120 lights, front and back
Blackburn Mountain air pump
Decent helmet.
Anything else? Perhaps a repair kit and a couple of spare tubes. Will eventually get a HRM when I get into it more
Thanks for all the comments people, really enjoy this site. Full of good information and hints and stuff!