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Doubt is not a pleasant condition

Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd. 
- Voltaire

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Which is better: American Express or Visa/Mastercard?

American Express is better.  They have topnotch customer service people, and if you have to dispute a charge, all you need to do is call them - no paperwork to fill out.

Jay's new road bike

 










Bike:  2009 Specialized Tarmac Pro SL Dura-Ace

Shoes:  Sidi Genius 5 Pro

Pedals:  Look Keo Classic

Helmet:  Giro Ionos

Headlight:  Planet Bike Blaze 2W

Tail Light:  Portland Design Works Radbot 1000

Computer:  Garmin Edge 500 with Cadence and Heart Rate Monitor bundle

Bottle Cage:  Profile Design Stryke Kage

Training Tire:  Michelin Krylion Carbon Tire (Black/Red, 700x23)

Training Tube:  Michelin A1 Airstop Butyl Road Bike tube

Tire Kit:  Park Tool TR-1 Tire and Tube Repair Kit

Sunglasses:  Giro Splitter

Jersey:  Performance Elite Short Sleeve Jersey, Red

Shorts:  Performance Ultra II Bib