Yeah the store bought kits suck. I have a pretty specific list of items I want in each, my car, paragliding, running, cycling kits. They all have common basics but are then built up for each activity.

These wireless comps seem pretty good for the price. If I get to actual big distance rides then I'll probably get a Garmin or mount a phone, but I know most every road all around me for at least a 30 mile radius of the farm so don't really need the maps yet.

These new tires are killer and are much faster on the pavement. J and I are going to work on some long rides with the aim of an out and back to Newport which is 33 miles one way without riding on the 2 except to cross it 3 times.