I just don't know. Is it the weight or the price that appeals to you? I'm confident I could build a nicer bike for the price, since we're talking 2003 components. As for the frame, I have a custom frame made with the Kinesis tubing, and it's pretty nice, so I wouldn't fault anything other than the overall looks, which I don't find appealing (But I'm not the one that will be riding it). What can you buy from your LBS for $1600 these days?