Zen - I've been around to all the shops in my area and they are all out of anything in my size...waiting to get the 2009's in. The only ones I've found have been far away, and being a first time rider, if I'm going to buy new, I'd like to buy from a shop I can return to easily (not a far drive) to ask questions, get help, meet other riders, etc.

I'll keep looking on here and in stores - thanks for all the information!