I ended up buying the Newest 3.0 tonight from Performance. The experience wasn't as personalized as what the LBS was offering but I did get the bike. I didn't test ride it because I figured that I was buying it anyway and couldn't afford much else.

They didn't have any 2007's left so I got a 2008. I rode it in the parking lot, to my car, and it did feel good. I will have to adjust to the stretched out position. I got a 50 cm because the 54 was too far for me.

Tomorrow I'll go to the LBS and get my hybrid back.

Q