Nice thread to read through BobL as I’ve been out of the loop twice as long as you; 15 years off the bike and I’m finding the same thing. My bike is late 90’s as is my components, an Avocet 40 Cycling “Computer”, and poor fitting Nike shoes.
First on my list is a new set of shoes and to find out if my look style pedals are still in vogue.
Fortunately there is no shortage of information on the web. My 10th post, now I can read PM’s and post links and pictures, I think.