Hey, I just got a Kona ***** and it only cost $1100. It's a sweet ride, I knew within the first few pedal strokes it was the bike for me. It accelerates well and has stable and flickable handling. It comes w/ 105 components and the 54 cm frame I got only weighs 18.7 lbs (whole bike w/ pedals). It has a sloping top tube, but that makes it lighter and doesn't detract from the racy looks. It's a hot ride, I would recommend it to anyone who wants a fast, light ride for less than $1200.