As being updated as you can, going from a heavy bike to a light bike, takes several purchases and with the amount of products out there, you most likely would like to see what you buy.
In the past I really never had any problems ordering from a mail order catalog, the people on the phone are riders and have given me there most honest opinion yet (at least I hope). The product arrives on time, the only downside is that you receive stickers and a t-shirt you are probably going clean your bike with, rather then wearing it.