I just picked up some new toys.

• Garmin Edge 705 at the Garmin employee discount.
• Campagnolo Record Triple crankset at 40% retail
• Campagnolo Record 111mm ISO Asymmetric Triple Bottom Bracket at 60% of retail
• Campagnolo 2008 Comp Triple at retail

All this in preparation for the Triple Bypass… well, most of it.

The components are to replace my double crank with the triple. Keeping it at the double cranks would be to set myself up to fail on those mountain passes. At least this way, I have a fighting chance. The prices simply could not be beat, either, so I didn’t see any reason to go for Centaur or Chorus on the cranks and bottom bracket, or Race or Champ on the derailleur.

The Garmin was because I wanted to, and I could. I’m selling my 305 to a friend, so I’m recouping some of the cost, and he’ll get the benefit of a much nicer bike comp than what he has, for not much more money. If he doesn’t end up wanting it, I have other ideas about where it’ll go.

I’m really looking forward to the Edge 705. Honestly, the 305 does what I want it to, and has been stellar in it’s performance and resiliency, but I want a larger color screen, the increased storage capacity, the better physical UI, the improved mapping features, and the possibility of using a power meter in the future.

Toys! Woot!