My LBS is killing me. He still didn't get his order of Rockhoppers and I'm itching to take it out. I even managed to find a local club and joined it so that as soon as I get my bike in, I'll start taking it out with them.

Anyway, the other LBS has Gary Fischer Marlins and Kona Blasts in stock. I haven't ridden those yet because the concensus was that I should get the Specialized and was waiting to ride it first. I may go out to ride the Marlin and Blast tomorrow to see if I love either of them. My question is, is the Blast worth the $100+ over the Marlin/Rockhopper? What if I can get them to go down on the price of the Blast? Is it worth it? (Can you tell I'm itching to get my bike?)