Well, one of the shops in town can get me a Redline. I inquired about the availability of both the Metro 9 and the Metro Disc. The Metro Disc doesn't come out until March 2011 and is priced at $950. The Metro 9 can be had now for $600.

The LBS considers both "special orders", so that would mean 50% up front before they will order. I'm really leaning towards the Metro 9 since it is a K.I.S.S.-type of bike. But if I don't like it, they don't want it back. Either I will be stuck with it or their source may take it back for a re-stocking fee. Taking a pre-purchase test ride is going to be difficult...