Congrats (half on the new bike…and half for just finally making up your mind). You won't regret. The '09 black and gray is much better looking than my '08 green. :-/
i'm running Conti Gatorskins now and have the cross tires to throw on when winter gets in full-swing. i prefer the road tires to knobbies…but it's not that bad riding them, and awesome having the option to fit wide tires AND fenders. Post pics when you get it.