neons97

And CRC usually sells them for below those MSRP prices....at least when I log-in from Canada (maybe because I don't have to pay VAT?) In-fact, all 2021 Escarpe models CR, CRS and CRX trims are showing up at "17% off" for me already... The base CR....all-new Carbon Front Triangle, Deore 12 speed, Marzocchi/RockShox suspension, WTB i30 wheel, Maxxis Maxx Terra Tires...for $2,900. Even if i paid $900 for DHL prepaid duty express shipping with taxes/duties, that is still phenomenal value for $3,800 to my door (which is probably on the ridiculously high side for shipping, taxes and duties).

$20 (USD) to upgrade a running change is really affordable on a $2400 (CAD) groupset. Clearly they want all of their current customers to upgrade to this paddle given how they've priced it. Good on them for making this back-wards compatible and not forcing an all-new shifter purchase.

What pro's will do just to say they have rainbow stripes....

Fully up to the teams which order which rider rides. Part of the race strategy.

Canada sends 27 athletes to Leogang for World Champs and couldn't field a team for relay?

I'm one of those 52 as well...

When will the fantasy league be "closed" and updated?

As in all past fantasy leagues, any U23 riders riding in Elite are not part of the selection list (e.g. Sina Frei wasn't available to pick last year, though she rode in Elite all season). On the UCI list, U23 riders riding in Elite are typically marked with an *. So riders like Loana Lecomte, Laura Stigger would not be expected to be on the fantasy list (despite Lecomte winning). On the men's side, Andreassen is born in '97, making him 23. Maybe there's some kind of cut-off when putting this league together and he was still categorized as "u23" at the time? The odd thing is the other two '97 born are on the list (Brandl / Colombo). Either way, we are all working off the same list. It just means the overall final fantasy score is going to be lower than the maximum potential.

With just 26 hours between XCO#1 and XCC #2, what is the window to change up your team for XCC/XCO #2?

So the teams were locked down before Short Track started? No chance to change rosters after seeing short track results? If so, I really like that format. No chance to change based on XCC starting order for XCO.