Backpacker; I'd really appreciate that if you could, yes; thanks!
mmgreve; thanks for the helpful info. I ave indeed located the American Cardinal Flyers group, and their website is quite informative; if I end up buying one I'll certainly join them. I'm leaning towards a fixed gear model as the RG comes with higher maintenance and is probably not so happy on non-tarmac strips.
AE; thanks, I'll certainly do that!