So you’re thinking about rewarding yourself for all the hard work you put in this year with that pedal system you’ve been eyeing and some new cycling shoes, or a new power meter, or possibly an entirely new bike. The Transition phase is ideal for significant equipment changes. They give you time to fiddle with and fine-tune your new purchases so you’re good to go when you resume training. It can also be a very cost-effective time of year to acquire equipment because of the closeout deals available on 2003 season leftover merchandise.