Are we entering an era where we have to be super creative with how we use our existing parts? Sure seems like it as NOTHING is available for purchase. People are selling Ultegra Di2 brifters on Ebay for nearly $1000/pr since they simply aren't available anywhere. I cringe at the thought of messing up a critical part, thus forcing me to bench a bike until things are back in stock. Take a turn too hot and wham!, you are fine but the bike can't be used again until 2022!
I definitely have way too many miles on my cassettes, chain, chainrings, etc. They all are in desperate need of replacement. All those old tires left hanging in the basement might actually get their time in the sun again even if there isn't that much tread remaining. Have to be resourceful! And new bar-tape? Good luck with that. At this point my bars are just naked carbon with the cables affixed with electrical tape. Sort of a 'deconstructed' aesthetic.
Any creative solutions out there?