I just realized that Christmas is next month. Arghhh.

With clothing, try it on or give him specifics, the exact brand, size, and where to get it. It may not be a surprise, but you'll know it's coming and that's almost as good. There is no way my DH could get clothing w/o those specifics or going with him.

Never hurts to ask for the tricross w/disc brakes. It's Christmas after all. I told DH I wanted a Surly Pugsley for Christmas and he fell over laughing. That bike would go over anything. I doubt it's coming home, but he asked.

Books, DVDs, bike parts, items for next summer, classes, being able to go to a retreat/workshop of some kind? Again, give specifics on books, DVDs or parts.