hmmm. I phoned and spoke to a very helpful woman who works there two days a week. They can't get hold of any more of the 2010 Specialized, and an upgrade on an entry level bike would be silly money.

She did suggest that I look at a Giant Revel, or a Specialized Hardrock, so I'll go in next week on one of her days. There's still the option to go for something without disc brakes and just stay out of the really muddy stuff. I do feel a bit as if the tail is wagging the dog by wanting to love the colour as much as the bike, but I want a bike that will make me smile every time I see it. Hopefully they get that.