While some of State's hipster marketing is questionable and I'd stay away from their budget line I wouldn't toss them to the side as a fashion brand. Their contendor frame looks to be quite nice actually, 520 reynolds double butted steel, CF fork, built in chain adjuster, and nice finishing. The geometry also looks like a good balance for the road if it's not going to be a pure track bike. I don't own one but it seems like a solid choice.