I'm not locked in with the lbs, I'm sure they would be understanding, but it sounds like it's Salsa that just isn't producing any 17" frames until the new model comes out in Jan. I've a couple of the online places and they have said the same thing. I could try your route though and call the dealers and maybe I'll get lucky and find one with it in stock.

Or, maybe I'll have to upgrade! Trust me, it was hard at first to settle on the Salsa because I'm a HUGE fan of the custom color bikes. It's worth the $200 to me, just may not be to husband