agreed Ken Wind! very much agree with that.
I also checkout out a Bianchi that had a hub in the back with 7 or so speeds in it. Seemed like a cool idea, but it was just too much for me to get anxious over. and it was a much heavier bike.
i will post pics of the Redline as soon as I pick it up. probably next week or so. got to do a few more gigs, get some cash together for the balance!