This is where reasonable minds disagree. I like the black as an accent. In fact, I saved the stem just in case I find a Team Miyata that fits.

As to quality, triple butted and spleened. A rider's bike. This is the stiffest steel bike I've ever experienced. Frankly, better than any Italian frame I've ever ridden. Some call the Team the best C&V production bike ever built. I tend to agree.