Thanks! You're right, the state seems like a reasonable option, and the colors are not bad (does anyone know how those (metal?) decals are attached? I could live with them anyway, but might also toy with the idea removing them if it were possible..) Can't remember if I've ever ridden a road frame with sloping toptube, it does seem like only a slight slope.
I guess the question is just if the lugging is worth $230 to me (vs Kilo TT). Thanks again for the link!