If you don't mind having the most expensive snow blowing gloves in town you won't be unhappy with these gloves. I have a similar Pearl Izumi glove I have used for snow blowing and they were great. These have a leather palm so you won't melt your glove on the exhaust pipe. :-)

Diddo on Christian's comments with the addition that you will want to ride like a butterfly if you want the wheels to last for a while. That means riding good road avoiding potholes, bumps, and cracks in the road as much as possible. And absolutely no curb hopping, as fun as it is. ;-)

Yes they will fit, the Nuovos have two standard cage mounting points, one on the down-tube, on on the seat-tube.

Sure is, the FC-R700 is compatible with Shimano 6600 and 7800 bottom brackets

It is just the contrast colored stiching. The Dacari is just a red stich on the black short. Guess it adds a little flare.

Hum, site says they are "Permanently Out of Stock". So guess it doesn't matter but the 2008 model ran $699 retail.

I have never heard of this happen if torqued on properly with a lock washer, thousands of miles over many years on mine. For that matter everybolt on your car would be a concern if that were the case. But I have to assume if someone removed the lock-washer from the bolt and didn't tighten the bolt, it could vibrate loose. The bonus is the rack is nice and tight and your bikes ride alot sturdier.

I appears the Thule no longer ships the pad-lock security device for the hitch. They now offer the Snug Tight Lock cylinder for securty. Combines the Thule anti-wobble fastener system with locking bolt hear protector.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/THU0186/Thule-Snug-Tite-Lock.html

The cable housing on the Dura-ace set is Grey, the Standard and XTR sets are Black.

For that bike you will need the Thule Frame Adapter.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/THU0074/Thule-Frame-Adapter-For-Strap-Hitch-Carriers.html

It is about 55lbs. If you are small it can be a burden to mount in the hitch.

27.22 lbs according to Santa Cruz.

It's dual fit. Just press it on, flip up the handle to secure it to the valve stem and viola.... inflation

It will but you will need to buy a 6-bolt rotor in addition to the kit if you don't already have one. Or buy a M495 hub with centerlock, actually can be cheaper if you can build a wheel.Shimano XT 6-bolt rotor:http://www.backcountry.com/store/SHI0107/Shimano-America-XT-Disc-Brake-Rotor-6-Bolt.html

Really depends on what formula hubs you have. First off the rotor is centerlock for this kit and you hub is highly likely not, so you will have to do one of two things.A) Get the formula centerlock adapter manking it a pretty sweet setup. Find it here: http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=details&PageID=30&SKU=HU0454B) Get a Shimano 6-bolt rotor to fit six-bolt hubs for this brake. Find those here: http://www.backcountry.com/store/SHI0107/Shimano-America-XT-Disc-Brake-Rotor-6-Bolt.html

Nope, use the GXP.

Fizik tri vitesse has a carbon or Ti rail option and comes in at 199 grams. It also has a more padded nose for riders in that laid down aero position. They both have the same shell and geometry.

No, they are thermal transfer or something. You can't even get an edge with a fingernail.

Even though I have seen the Deus XC advertised with a year model on a couple competitor sites, I don't think there is a single difference on the Deus from last year.

The stem and the headset need not to match. This stem with work with any 1 1/8inch 31.8mm fork and any standard press fit headset. Being a lightweigh cross-country stem you may want to look at the new light Crank Brothers cobalt headsets.

Easton doesn't set a maximum rider weight on their wheels. Due to the amount of R&D at Easton this should be considered a testament or quality.

Just enought air for a single use for mountain or road tires.

All SRAM Road cranksets with external BB use the GXP botton bracket as well as several Truvativ mountain and road cranksets too.

Descirption is wrong the Carbonio has carbon rails to save weight and uses lightwieght Lorica cover with um, minimal padding.

Regular kevlar bead on these, not UST.

It is 136mm wide and 278mm long.

This will work with either 9 or 10 speed Shimano Dura-Ace cassettes.

The rails are the industry standard 7mm diameter seats have been using since the 1970's

No, the Dia Compe 500 use a brake pad with a back plate and fixed anchor mounting pole.

Yes, I use the Keo Carbon with the adiStar Utlra SL and they are great!

The choice max is 7mm wider that the choice seat and is a bit flatter. Both come with the same cover options the 8.5mm cover or the 12mm gel cover.

They run either but believe they are shipping with a Shimano hub. You can contact Zipp at there website (use on-line chat) and they will swap out the unused cassette body if you need something different.

Maybe, this only works if you have a centerlock hub on your wheelset, usually meaning you have Shimano wheels. If you have a 6-bolt hub on your wheel this kit will not accommodate a centerlock rotor. You will have to buy a 160mm 6-bolt rotor here on backcountry too:http://www.backcountry.com/store/SHI0107/Shimano-America-XT-Disc-Brake-Rotor-6-Bolt.html?CMP_ID=SH_FRO001&CMP_SKU=SHI0107&mv_pc=r126

Replacement bearing kit include two 608 size bearings (8mm X 22mm x 7mm), one 6903 (17mm x 30mm x 7mm) and two 6901s (12mm x 24mm x 6mm)

Most tires are compatible with the Stan's Sealant, but none are formally compatible. The Stan's sealant works well when using a normal tire tubeless but there are no guarantees. Conti does sell a UST version of the Mountain King. If you’re running UST the Mountain King UST is your best bet.http://www.backcountry.com/store/CON0064/Continental-Mountain-King-UST-Tubeless-Mountain-Bike-Tire.html

The youth is rather small. Here is a sizing chart in inches. Measure around your leg a few inches above and below the knees.Size Top Opening Bottom OpeningYouth 10 9Small 12 11.5Mediumn 14.5 13.5Large 16.5 15.5XL 17 16

2008 record 10-speed line, nice stuff man.

Good question. A 172.5mm crankset is usually speced' with frames in the 54 - 56 cm range. The difference is pretty small but bike fitters often suggest different crankarm depending on your body structure. Not knowing how tall you are it's tough to say. If you have a long torso (short leg) you may want the 170, if you are average to longer legged use the 172.5.

The bottom bracket, including the bearings are built into the crankset, so alternatives don't really exists. The BB is actually just bearing cups only.

Yes, this will operate with your 10-speed cassette and compact crank.

This crankset is make for integrated BBs and ride on bearing cups. If you bought this crankset would it fit your current bearing cups? ... probably not. The bearing cups for this crankset from fulcrum english thread to fit the Addict are the Fulcrum Racing Ultra-Torque cupset, model number CR3015.They are about $40, unfortunately I don't see them on backcountry.

The 3D Elite Chamois provides very good padding. BC has it a bit wrong listing it at 100mm thick padding, in 2008 and 2009 the padding was updated to 13mm. The padding is triple layered with soft, medium, and high-density foams. No gel is used; gels tend not to disperse heat and sweet as well. The 3D Elite padding is one of the best in the industry. Find out all you want to know and more:http://www.pearlizumi.com/cms/uploads/chamoisgrid.pdf

I was probably reviewing the older model because mine is square. I looked at some pictures of the new model and it shows a pair of twin-tip skis mounted on it stacked, which I can't do. The description says "2 position upper arms, adjustable lower arm". So I guess depending on the adjustability of the lower arm you may be able mount ski back to back, but unless the lower arm is actually hinged there it is unlikely you will get two snowboard back to back in there. I have mounted four snowboards before but it required I dissassemble the lower arm to get them mounted in, it was a pain in the butt and I won't do it again.Has anyone gotten this to work?

Technically the bar has a wide oversized area around the stem that will support using most 31.8 clip-on bars. Shimano is not bold enough to make a claim on there bars except that the Stealth EVO is compatible with the Stealth EVO Clip-ons. Since the Stealth is a monocoque bar and so is the Vibe full carbon, one could assume it was OK to use clip-ons, but I guess it is a “Use at your own risk” deal”.

Nope, the SSC model is 100% carbon and is now called the Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate.http://www.backcountry.com/store/MAV0004/Mavic-Cosmic-Carbone-Ultimate.html

If you don't need to use your draw bar for towing I don't see why not other that potential ground clearence issue. I would drive that way I guess is what I am saying. If you need to maintain the hitch for towing the Surco BRS400 or the Swagman 3 Bike Carrier Hitch Draw Bar Mount are probably what you are looking for.

This support Shimano 9-speed read cassette and shifter with Triple front shifting. 27-speed system only.http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/mountain/deore_lx/product.-code-ST-M585.-type-sl_mountain,st_mountain.html

That 46.5 is correct. I wear b/w a 10.5-11 and SIDI 45 fits me spot on. So, you should be good with the 46.5s.I found the best way to get the right Sidi fit is usig the Sidi Sizer linked here:http://www.sidiusa.com/contents/en-us/SIDIShoeSizer.pdf

You won't find any colors at all on the Piranha tire, all black sidewall. You may be seeing the silver brake surface on the rim in the above photo.

I have seen there vary based on Sale pricing on backcountry, but at 30% off this week I would buy em up!

These have pretty agressive lugs for the gym in my opinion.You may want to try the Sidi Vigo because it has plenty of grip with a non-marking outsole.http://www.backcountry.com/store/SID0031/Sidi-Vigo-Bike-Spin-Shoe-Womens.htmlA huge hit at my gym is the Bontrager Street WSD. Not available on backcountry though.

Most cycling shoes are good for spinning as long as you don't walk much to and from class. Look for spd cleat compatibility since most gym use a standard spd pedal if you choose to clip in.Around my gym the brand new Bontrager Street WSD has become very popular for casual spinners that are not dedicated riders. It is a great spinning shoe because it is a casual look that you can walk in with standard 2-hole spd cleat compatibility.

The mens run a little small in the toe box and I hear the womens are much the same. The best tool for getting the right size sidi is to use the Sidi Shoe Sizer template.http://www.sidiusa.com/contents/en-us/SIDIShoeSizer.pdf

This kanteen is unlined and uninsulated. Aka, your water will be the same temp as the warm day in no time.

Thanks, the lemon juice worked well!

Acccording the Mavic the wheelset is supplied with BR601 Titanium quick releases, rim tape, wheel bags, valve extender, wheel magnet (front wheel), bearing adjustment tool (rear wheel), spoke wrench (rear wheel), spoke wrench for aerodynamic spokes (rear wheel), user guide and warranty card.

The Clydesdale wheel is avaiable as both a Clincher and a Tubular in 2008 and 2009, and both Campy and Shimano freehubs are available. The wheel listed here doesn't mention the whether it is Clincher or Tubular which should be a concern. But, answering your question if you want the campy freehub (blue) and buy the Shimano Zipp will replace it free or charge if the freehub is unused. Go to their website and do a LiveChat, they will create a RA for the exchange.

The shimano model number is FC-5600. Is that was you where looking for?

yeah the SRAM GXP and Truvativ GXP BB are the same.

I found some literature that states they are 245g each.

This is a 2007 model year frame. In 2008 the 100% carbon prince was released for $5500.

Yes, the bar has a oversized 31.8mm diameter. It will look awesome on any ride.

The description says "Bottom bracket is not included", so I'd say its not included. Shimano likes to throw the word "integrated" around to let the world know that their components work best as a system. P.S. Integrated BB means the arm goes all the way to connect to the other arm for stiffness and light weight. They still ride on what they call "Bearing Cups", which are required and avaiilable seperately.

Yup, it sure is the 5600 or the FC-5600. Same thing.

The maximum size carry-on bag for most airlines is 45 linear inches (the total of the height, width, and depth of the bag). So technically the largest size you can carry on is the Medium in this bag.

Information is a bit off tilt here on bc. The Zoncolan Triath Gel is a 235 wide saddle good for medium size riders. It has solid Titanium rails, not carbon. The saddle is pretty light at 185 grams but not the ridiculous light weight quoted.

Not sure if you are looking for exact measurements but the pocket is small. My wallet will not fit but my car keys and cash folded in 4th will.

Yes they come with the liner short and are compatible with the Oakley KO Mountain Bike Short too.

Yes, the cap extends down to cover the ears, atleast most of them. Mine comes down to about the bottom of the ear loob, sorta where your helmet strap connects under the ear. It is toasty warm too.

I have never seen a travel cover retailed for the Thule T2 at backcountry. A standard two-strap travel cover works very well on the T2 and can be purchased for under $50 at you local RV dealer. I like the ADCO brand which I only found at a RV dealer.

I have a 3/4 bolt that screws into the welded nut inside the hitch tube, un the bolt I have slide a metal washer that has a c-shape the allows me to use a standard masterlock so people cannot access the head of the bolt. This came stock with my rack, and I am unsure if you can get one aftermarket. My brother lost his lock washer and had the welded nut removed so he could use any brank locking hitch pin. This worked good but the rack wiggles more because it is not bolted down.