Black rings? Hmmm..... While I love the look of the Red-- including the hoods-- I wonder how well the color will hold up over time (the hoods that is).
Very nice bike. I would be a little annoyed at the shop sticker on a high end bike like that, but at least it is relatively subtle and your cages should cover it up.
/OK, I had to dig for something a little negative---- I have bike envy.